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EMP also tribunal member
Some time ago, there was a discussion on Rightsnet about the impartiality of a tribunal where the medical member was also an EMP. Clearly, if the med
cob20-Jul-07 10:56 AM
by ken
2621
Claimants underrepresentation of care and mob needs for DLA
Claimant has a number of debilitating conditions including Addisons disease, pernicious anaemia, polyglandular auto immunity and hyperthyroid disease
suelees17-Jul-07 08:33 PM
by ariadne2
1554
Appellant coming before same appeal panel
A client of mine recently attended a DLA appeal, he had an arguable case, probably for LRC but it was by no means clear cut and in fact the appeal was
SLloyd06-Jul-07 10:20 AM
by nevip
131963
CSA problem/query
I have been dealing with case that was referred on to us from another advice agency. This was a CSA appeal that was heard in Aug 05. The other rep req
dbcwru03-Jul-07 08:55 AM
by dbcwru
2710
SofS certificates as corroboration of decision made.
Hi all, We recently had a case in this area where a SoS certificate as prescribed by para 13 of Schedule 1 to the SSA was wielded as stand alone evi
hain30-Jun-07 05:59 PM
by ariadne2
3597
Civil action againat author of report re disability
What procedure would a client need to take if they wished to pursue a civil action ( for loss of income ) against an author of a report which lead to
Toby_L25-Jun-07 12:31 PM
by northwiltshire
4767
Can I make a late appeal? Should JC+ have done more (probably)???
Hi- My client received a letter on 1st May 2007, informing her that her claim for Job Seekers Allowance was in doubt because Job Centre Plus regar
lee forrest20-Jun-07 01:30 PM
by tony benson
2822
I/S & linked HB appeals
The original appeals were against entitlement to I/S & therefore HB due to a LTAMW decision - JCP have now decided that I/S was paid but because o
mike shermer13-Jun-07 03:24 PM
by mike shermer
5709
cautions
If a client has accepted a caution is it still possible to appeal the decision that they were overpaid?
suewelsh12-Jun-07 03:49 PM
by Kevin D
2724
Late appeal to the Commisioners by the DWP
I won a rather complex JSA appeal involving an A8 national's entitlement to JSA. The appeal was heard 13/02/07 and he won nearly a years backdated JSA
Herbert08-Jun-07 09:48 AM
by Tony Gough
2798
Financial Assessment for Care Charges
Hi all, I am not sure if this is the correct forum topic but I thought I would try to see if anyone has any ideas or could point me in the right direc
zoe30-May-07 11:50 AM
by PeteD
3738
another OP case.
Hi everyone, looking for some direction on an op appeal of IS. client was in receipt of sdp in IS but that ceased when partners dla hrc stopped on ren
jav25-May-07 10:19 PM
by ariadne2
3638
Amending claims
I wonder if any of your wonderful people can help me out of a hole? My client claimed Incap in March of last year and originally claimed from 26 De
SimonMee09-May-07 01:26 PM0729
CIB 5757 1997
Hi all, Anyone have a copy of the above decision. I've done a search around the web but no luck. Fax is 02890 236340 Email: lee.hatton@lawcen
Big Lee30-Apr-07 02:07 PM
by ken
1629
Getting an appeal to tTS
Sorry but I need a reminder about where to find the details on how to ask TS to list when the JCP have seemingly ignored not just the appeal letter bu
suelees23-Apr-07 08:44 AM
by suelees
4843
Tribunal Representation
Hello I know this is an 'old chestnut' but has anyone made a successful application under s6(8)b for additional funding to represent/assist at trib
pompeyhac18-Apr-07 09:15 PM
by simonennals
1811
Supplemental statement of reasons
Hello all. Recently attended a DLA appeal which was refused on a majority verdict. When statement received did not include minority view, so appli
Robbo16-Apr-07 12:45 PM
by Robbo
4949
Entitlement, Payment, Receipt
I know there are various decisions which deal with the difference in meaning in Social Security law between: "in receipt of" "entitled to" an
Martin_Williams11-Apr-07 11:39 AM
by Tony Gough
2843
CJSA 3937 2002
Hi all, Would anyone have a copy of this decision they would like to fax/email to me, or tell me where I can find it online. I've had a search this
Big Lee29-Mar-07 11:21 AM
by Big Lee
2860
GP as advocate
Hi folks, Is there a specific CD that talks about a medical professional acting in the role of 'advocate'? Ie in giving lesser weight to their eviden
jo gallagher28-Mar-07 05:35 PM
by simonennals
3799
Decision notices
Hello, Is there any requirement that a Tribunal should make any statement in their decision notice other than appeal allowed or appeal disallowed?
suewelsh28-Mar-07 05:28 PM
by simonennals
3793
IS Supersession after qualifying benefit
I really think we're right but this is the second one we are having to take to tribunal. Clients claimed IS and DLA at same time. No IS due to exc
suelees20-Mar-07 09:21 AM
by suelees
111186
pca appeal to the commissioners ...
good day all, it's a beautiful morning here in the garden of england and i hope it's likewise wherever you're reading this ? :) a client i have is
Sayo19-Mar-07 01:40 PM
by ros white
4936
Relevant Information for DLA claim
Last week I attended a Tribunal with a client for DLA. He had already been awarded LR care. He suffers from Pancreatitis. Durin g the hearing the medi
susanna14-Mar-07 04:00 PM
by susanna
4927
Adjournment for criminal proceedings
The client appealed against the cessation of DLA low rate care, and subsequent overpayment. Further to a fraud investigation a decision was taken that
robm12-Mar-07 04:03 PM
by shawn
91223
re: commissioners decisions
hi guys i have a bit of a problem. I shall be representing at a JSA sanction appeal and i have just recently recieved a schedule of evidence from t
salma27-Feb-07 02:57 PM
by nevip
5725
Duplication of payment
My client was receiving additional IS for her daughter until the daughter recently left FTE. Daughter receives DLA including high rate care component,
Peter Newton22-Feb-07 11:49 AM
by jj
1656
Arrears of benefit following suspension: Brown v SSWP
Brown v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions EWCA Civ 89 http://www.bai lii.org/ew/cases/EWC A/Civ/2007/89.html This decision holds tha
Paul Stagg20-Feb-07 12:35 PM0773
Res judicata
I've been directed by Com.May to address him on the application of the principle of res judicata within the social security jurisdiction. Apart from s
Pat Clark20-Feb-07 12:24 PM
by Paul Stagg
151678
No notification of appeal
I'm loathe to post this as it shows how disorganised I can be, but here goes... Client asked me to appeal his DLA decision last August. Sent off t
ali l20-Feb-07 11:01 AM
by chris orr
3754