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 Appeals on Social Security Benefits
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeals by the Secretary of State, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision due to an error on a point of law. The claimant was not entitled to income-related employment and support allowance because he possessed capital in excess of the prescribed upper limits and misrepresented the value of his capital.
Appeal Allowed Due to Procedural Error in Pension Overpayment Case
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the First-tier Tribunal made a procedural mistake. The mistake was that the appellant was not properly informed of a decision regarding an overpayment of state pension credit.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Eligibility Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision regarding eligibility for Employment Support Allowance (ESA). The appeal was successful because the First-tier Tribunal made an error in law by not properly explaining why it rejected certain evidence and not considering the matter in the round.
Late Mandatory Reconsideration Requests Do Not Preclude Appeal Rights
The Upper Tribunal ruled that people claiming ESA who submit late mandatory reconsideration requests still have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. This decision affects many others in similar situations.
Upper Tribunal Reverses Decision on School Discrimination Claims
Claimant's Appeal for Personal Independence Payment Allowed by Upper Tribunal
Success in Appeal for Compensation Due to Exogenous Infection
Alcohol Dependency and Personal Independence Payment Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Housing and Council Tax Benefits
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Retirement Pension Entitlements
ESA Appeal Success: Tribunal Error Corrected
Upper Tribunal Annulls PIP Decision Due to Misinterpretation of Regulations
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child Support Calculation for Shared Care in Exeter
Upper Tribunal Upholds Denial of [NAME_3] Entitlement
Claimant's Service Injury Claim Allowed by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal, determining that his injury was caused by service while performing a duty in a hazardous environment. This decision overturned the previous ruling by the First-tier Tribunal.