Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law

Upper Tribunal Upholds Disclosure of Ministerial Letter

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Entitlement Due to Error of Law

Upper Tribunal Upholds Refusal of Restricted Operator's Licence

Upper Tribunal allows appeal on PIP entitlement for man with paranoid schizophrenia

Upper Tribunal Upholds Non-resident Parent Classification

Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Universal Credit Overpayment Recovery

The Upper Tribunal confirmed the Secretary of State's decision regarding the overpayment of universal credit, rejecting the claimant's appeal. The decision was based on the correct application of the relevant legislation.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on DLA to PIP Transition Appointees

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Invalid Benefit Sanctions Decision

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Role of DLA Evidence in PIP Appeals

Upper Tribunal Overturns PIP Decision Due to Representative's Unreliable Conduct

Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Claimant's Appeal on Child Benefit Overpayment

Upper Tribunal Reverses Decision on Child's EHC Plan

Successful Appeal but Decision Remains Against Claimant in Tax Credit Case

The Upper Tribunal ruled that the claimant was not entitled to the disability element of the Working Tax Credit for the tax year 2009-2010, even though the appeal was successful due to a procedural error.

Upper Tribunal Allows Housing Benefit Appeal Due to Procedural Errors

The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal against the denial of housing benefit, finding that the local authority made procedural errors and needed to reassess the claimant's actual capital and gambling losses.

Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal but Finds It Not Materially Advantageous

The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal but found it was not materially advantageous. The claimant refused to enter into a valid jobseeker's agreement, leading to the rejection of his entitlement to Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA).

Appeal Allowed but Decision Stands Due to Practical Insignificance

Father's Appeal on Child Support Maintenance Dismissed by Upper Tribunal

Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over Licence Refusal

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal because the applicant did not provide enough information and did not attend a scheduled public inquiry. The applicant was seeking a restricted licence but was denied due to lack of compliance with the Traffic Commissioner's requirements.

Upper Tribunal Reverses Traffic Commissioner’s Licence Revocation Decision

The Upper Tribunal reversed a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke a public service vehicle operator's licence. The operator appealed the decision, arguing that the Traffic Commissioner did not follow the correct procedure as outlined in the relevant statutes. The Tribunal agreed, finding that the Traffic Commissioner's actions were in violation of the statutory requirements.

Upper Tribunal rejects PIP appeal over bias and procedural issues

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging bias and procedural issues in a Personal Independence Payment claim. The tribunal ruled that the claimant did not face bias and that the procedures followed were appropriate.