Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law
Judgments from the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance
The Upper Tribunal confirmed the Secretary of State's decisions regarding the claimant's entitlement to the care component of disability living allowance and liability for overpayment under Regulation 1408/71, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision due to a legal error.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision: UK Not Competent for Carer's Allowance Claim
The Upper Tribunal decided that the UK was not the competent state for a carer's allowance claim made from abroad. The claimant, who was living in Cyprus, sought carer's allowance to care for a relative receiving an attendance allowance in the UK.
Upper Tribunal: UK Not Competent for Sickness Benefit Claim Made Abroad
In this case, the Upper Tribunal decided that the UK is not responsible for processing a sickness benefit claim from someone who is habitually resident in another EU country, even if they were once covered by UK social security. This decision was based on EU regulations and the claimant's current residence status.
Upper Tribunal Confirms Disability Living Allowance Eligibility
Upper Tribunal: Religious Education Qualifies for Child Tax Credits
Upper Tribunal Overturns School's Failure to Accommodate Disabled Child
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Personal Independence Payment Supersession
Upper Tribunal Annuls Two-Year Disqualification Order
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over Insufficient Main Occupation Details
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal in Part on New Evidence
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child Support and Benefit Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Operator's Licence Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal of a freight logistics company but dismissed the appeal of an associated company. The decision was based on the operator's failure to maintain sufficient financial standing and good repute.
Tax Credit Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Fails to Provide Sufficient Evidence
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding a denied tax credit claim. The claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove eligibility for tax credits, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on New State Pension Calculation
Upper Tribunal Upholds Validity of Information Notice Under Data Protection Act
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging an information notice issued under the Data Protection Act 1998. The Tribunal found that the notice was valid because it reasonably required information to determine compliance with data protection principles.
Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal over briefing notes secrecy
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Terminate Care Component and Require Repayment of Benefits
Upper Tribunal Reduces Manager's Disqualification Period
The Upper Tribunal reduced the disqualification period for a manager from three to one year after considering various factors, including the manager's trust in others and the lack of active business operations.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Procedural Errors
Successful Appeal: Claimant's Right to Reside Issue Set Aside
The Upper Tribunal overturned the lower court's decision because of mistakes in applying the Minimum Earnings Threshold and because the claimant was denied a fair hearing. The case was sent back for a new hearing.