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R(U) 13/52
Has anyone a copy of the above which could be faxed to me at Derby Advice re an appeal on 01332 256560? Thanks in advance, toby Lintern
derbyadvic29-Sep-09 02:42 PM0326
Case Law for Application for Leave to Appeal to a Second Tier Judge
Hello, I've recently submitted an Application for Leave to Appeal to a Second Tier Judge regarding a client's DLA claim. I used a book of case law e
ckvasnak22-Sep-09 01:18 PM
by johnwilson
1612
Refusal of permission to appeal by Upper tribunal
Just had this passed to me to look at and I'm struggling on a couple of issues..can anyone help?? PS the following is a basic summary, as we did no
PeteD21-Sep-09 06:21 PM
by ariadne2
4689
ESA decisions
Hi Just trying to collate some caselaw for an ESA (IR) client with mobility problems - been on the Tribunals website to do a general search and it c
cgale21-Sep-09 06:20 PM
by ariadne2
1407
commissioners decision
Good Morning All, I have a recollection of a commissioner's decision which dealt with the DWP having different views/decisions on the same topic. I.E.
Allan Hind21-Sep-09 01:15 PM
by andyp4
3421
Unfair hearing: How to proceed?
(I’ll try to keep this brief: My client had attended 2 HRm hearings both of which were appealed to a higher level and subsequently I assisted with the
craigavon16-Sep-09 01:03 PM
by david fernie
3632
'any grounds' reviews and missing information
I've been thinking about cases where a negative decision is made on a benefit claim becuase the claimant does not comply with an information requireme
Tony Bowman14-Sep-09 12:22 PM
by Tony Bowman
5721
time limits for presenting submissions
We are all familiar with the various time limits that bear on apellants but are there any that bear on the Sec of State. My cl. asked for an appeal ag
pete c12-Sep-09 04:10 PM
by ariadne2
6773
When the effective date of renewal is different to the date the decision is made, which date is impo...
Hi I am assisting a client with a Disability Living Allowance appeal. The effective date of renewal was 02/04/2009 but the date that the decision
iut04404-Sep-09 02:17 PM
by iut044
6573
is it denial of Access to work?
I am a non EU spouse and my wife is an EU member. Both of us came to Sweden in search of job. we followed all the necessarily formalities of living he
koded04-Sep-09 08:30 AM0335
supersession
There was a discussion on here a while ago where I suggested that a decision could only be superseded where an award was in place. Someone (Tony Bowm
nevip01-Sep-09 03:39 PM
by nevip
4470
UT judge refused leave to appeal...
...against FT tribunal's decision. It's driving me mad as I can't find what to do next.
suelees01-Sep-09 02:53 PM
by suelees
9717
Temporary change in condition relating to Disability Living Allowance appeal
Hi, I have a client who has was turned down for a Disability Living Allowance appeal on the basis that they would not meet the six month forward q
iut04401-Sep-09 01:46 PM0273
Maladministration? Keeping Clients (and Rep's) informed...
I have a client who from '98 was claiming; I.B plus age addition, I.S inc. Family element, Child element, Disability element Adult Dependancy Inc
AlteredChaos7619-Aug-09 07:49 AM
by AlteredChaos76
5835
Pre hearing enquiry forms
I received the following letter from William Craig, Area Manager Scotland, Tribunals Service. Dear Sirs, After the introduction of the Tribunals
steve_h18-Aug-09 02:06 PM
by Andy Millar
5724
appeals that overturn/change s.s.legislation
Hi guys, Can anyone help me with caselaw as above. Thanks Rosemary
Rosessdc13-Aug-09 02:48 PM
by past caring 2
11606
When is an appeal not an appeal?
I received an interesting letter from DLA the other day. I entered an appeal in May on behalf of a client aginst a small overpayment of DLA. My letter
Ian_Miller13-Aug-09 11:13 AM
by John Birks
81199
Failure to respond to Judges Directions
If I am unable to respond to Judges Directions within a specified period of time ( when appealling a lower tribunal to the Upper Tribunal) will the ap
derbyadvic10-Aug-09 12:10 PM
by past caring 2
5652
Date on GP report
Hello all Got a client who is doing a DLA appeal who has a somewhat unsympathetic GP. DLA form ordered on 29/04/09. DLA turned down on basis of G
mpmap31-Jul-09 07:00 PM
by stevegale
6754
DLA backdating-delay in reporting change
Client claimed DLA on admission to hospital. Decision received awarding DLA for 4 weeks, then disallowed. Payment of the 4 weeks was not made at that
johnwilson30-Jul-09 08:36 AM
by johnwilson
2708
Appeal to Court of Appeal
Permission to appeal to CA has been granted by Upper Tribunal. Case involves SDP (meaning of 'resides with', 'household' and 'sharing accommodation').
Andy Millar28-Jul-09 12:34 PM
by Andy Millar
5731
Is it a good idea to write to the tribunal service to ask for an EMP medical?
Hi In the past I have often written to the tribunal service after the Secretary of State has issued their submission to ask for an EMP medical.
iut04422-Jul-09 06:21 PM
by iut044
7787
Review of Tribunal Decision
I've just applied for leave to appeal to the Upper Tribunal and this has been granted, but the first-tier Tribunal is now reviewing its own decision a
Ste_Higham08-Jul-09 12:14 PM
by shawn
162063
Capital/Notional Capital
My client has appealed against a decision that he has capital in excess of the relevant limit for ibJSA entitlement.The department have evidence that
Peter Newton02-Jul-09 04:48 PM
by wwr
2923
looking for CM/166/1988
does anyone have a copy of CM/166/1988? It is held that you cannot draw conclusions based on the fact that a claimant did not give the appearance of b
jogallag30-Jun-09 09:58 AM
by bensup
2876
ICB decision makers submission
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this query. I have taken on a ICB fail of PCA case for a client and have recieved the DM submission. On rea
SarahLocke16-Jun-09 08:39 AM
by SarahLocke
111206
Appeal Letters
Hello all I have noticed that the option to send a letter of appeal instead of sending a GL24 has disappearded from our local benefits agency awa
mpmap05-Jun-09 03:05 PM
by mpmap
2637
CA overpayment appeal
I'm a bit stumped with this one! Can anyone help, please? I've got a client who was overpaid ICA back in 2001-2002 because the partner had claimed
Ste_Higham04-Jun-09 12:43 PM
by Ste_Higham
2558
Can tribunal chairmen do this???
Hi, A colleague of mine attended a hearing on Tuesday to represent a Pension Credit client in a complex issue over whether land should be treated as
AlteredChaos7629-May-09 01:05 PM
by AlteredChaos76
3729
Rep availability
We've received a letter from Newcastle tribunals Service a part of which relates to availability of reps at appeal. "The Tribunal Service ensures w
Semitone29-May-09 09:28 AM
by clairehodgson
4643