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 Armed Forces Compensation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal on a claim for a person compensation. The Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal did not provide sufficient reasons for denying the claimant's compensation, especially regarding the impact of dental treatment and stress on the injury.
Upper Tribunal rules erosion of disability benefits discriminatory
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court decision, allowing an appeal on compensation for mental health issues. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant's pre-existing autism did not prevent him from receiving compensation for mental health issues worsened by service-related events.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal on Salary Sacrifice Contributions
Upper Tribunal Upholds Carer's Allowance Backdating Rule
Upper Tribunal Allows Earlier Start Date for Universal Credit LCWRA Element
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Claimant's Appeal on Bereavement Payments
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal regarding Bereavement Support Payments, ruling the new law applies only to claims made after its enactment date, not retroactively to claims made before.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside FTT Decision Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Psychological Treatment Availability
Upper Tribunal Upholds DBS Decision on Barred Lists
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Sets Aside PIP Decision
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on EHC Plan, Finds Error on Point of Law
Appeal Allowed: Backdating JSA Claim Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal on Personal Independence Payment
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Decision Due to Error in Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Carer's Allowance
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding entitlement to Carer's Allowance, correcting a previous decision that incorrectly determined the a person for payment of sickness benefits under a person regulations. This decision was made by Upper Tribunal Judge Tim Buley KC.
Upper Tribunal overturns DBS barred list decision, remits for new ruling
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) made mistakes in its decision to include a worker in the barred list. The Tribunal found that the DBS's factual findings about the worker's conduct towards vulnerable adults were inaccurate. The case was sent back to the DBS for a new decision.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Universal Credit Appeal Due to Education Status
The Upper Tribunal dismissed a claimant's appeal for a person because they did not meet the eligibility criteria due to their education status and the fact that they had not yet received a determination of limited capability for work before starting their education.
Upper Tribunal Upholds EHCP Decision for Child with Special Needs
The Upper Tribunal upheld a decision by the First-tier Tribunal regarding an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a child with special educational needs. The case underscores the importance of clear and adaptable EHCP provisions.