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 Rejects Appeal on Employment and Support Allowance Eligibility
Father's Appeal Successful: Child Support Recalculated Based on Updated Income
Upper Tribunal Allows PIP Appeal, Increases Daily Living Component
Upper Tribunal Corrects Error in ESA Backdating Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, correcting an error in the lower court's decision. The claimant was entitled to have their ESA backdated to the start date of their PIP entitlement.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Transport Operator in London
The Upper Tribunal upheld the revocation of an operator's licence because the operator did not comply with conditions set by the Traffic Commissioner.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Errors in Cognitive Functioning Assessment
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal and sent the case back to the First-tier Tribunal because the initial assessment of the claimant's cognitive functioning was flawed. The tribunal did not properly evaluate the claimant's cognitive abilities, leading to an incorrect decision.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Legal Errors
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal on EHC Plan Adequacy
Upper Tribunal Decision: FOIA Governs Requested Information
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Operator's Licence Due to Non-Compliance
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Error in Law
The Upper Tribunal overturned a previous decision because it found an error in law. The case centered around whether a claimant's risk to her mental health should be considered when determining her eligibility for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Upper Tribunal Overturns WCA Decision Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal overturned a decision by the First-tier Tribunal because it found an error in how the claimant's back condition was assessed during a Work Capability Assessment. The First-tier Tribunal did not adequately consider the impact of the claimant's back condition when evaluating his ability to perform certain tasks.
Appeal Dismissed: Child Support Variation Refused
Upper Tribunal Upholds Removal of Attendance Allowance Post-EU Accession
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Legal Errors
Upper Tribunal Upholds Loss of Good Repute for PSV Licence in England
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decision, stating that the operator had not regained good repute because of past violations and poor adherence to transport regulations.