Benefits & Welfare
Benefits & Welfare judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Pension Withdrawals
The Upper Tribunal ruled that withdrawals from a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) cannot be considered as 'income' for benefit calculations. The decision was based on the irregular and non-uniform nature of the withdrawals.
Tribunal sets aside decision on personal independence payment in Wolverhampton
Upper Tribunal Quashes Criminal Injuries Compensation Decision Due to Dog Attack
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Universal Credit Regulation Interpretation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding the interpretation of a specific regulation concerning Universal Credit. The decision ensures that the regulation complies with human rights standards.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on GIP Start Date Under Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Rest Periods for Benefits Claimant
Tribunal Quashes Decision on Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision because the lower court missed an important detail. The claimant said he never received a rejection letter for his claim, but this wasn't considered in the original ruling.
Upper Tribunal Upholds PIP Decision on Daily Living Activity 1
Upper Tribunal Upholds War Pension Assessment
Upper Tribunal Limits Tax Credit Entitlement Due to Temporary Absence
Appeal Allowed Due to Appearance of Bias in Personal Independence Payment Case
Tribunal Quashes Decision on Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal
The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision on a claimant's application for criminal injuries compensation, stating that the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake in how it evaluated the claimant's exceptional circumstances.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Gulf War Illness as Physical Injury Claim
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding Gulf War Illness, ruling it is not recognised as a physical injury under the War Pensions Scheme. The decision was based on the evidence presented and the interpretation of the relevant legislation.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal's decision regarding Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made several errors of law in assessing the claimant's entitlement, particularly in relation to the impact of noise sensitivity and mental health conditions on daily living and mobility activities.