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Updated summaries in rightsnet briefcase ...
We've updated the following commissioner decision summaries in our briefcase area to reflect the fact that the decisions themselves have recently beco
ken19-Feb-07 02:08 PM0561
3 days to apply for leave directly to Commissioner
It's a bit long so I apologise now. I've 3 days days to consider leave to appeal directly to Commissioner as this has been refused by Chair. Male w
suelees16-Feb-07 01:27 PM
by suelees
2783
Overpayment appeal
I would be grateful for some advice on the following: I have been asked to represent a client at an appeal against an Income Support overpayment.
Sam Warburton15-Feb-07 02:52 PM
by mike shermer
10863
High Court Decisions and the Commissioners
Anyone know whether a Commissioner is bound by a decision of the High Court?
Martin_Williams15-Feb-07 10:45 AM
by HBSpecialists
6895
tribunal decisions set aside under section 13 SSA 1998 by tribunals service
I know under this scenario the new tribunal have copies before them of the record of proceedings from the previous tribunal set aside, but do they als
Andyp309-Feb-07 06:14 PM
by ariadne
5742
Help desperately needed before I go mad
I'm in that state when I'm seriously thinking of packing this all in and I'm putting in for voluntary redundancey/retireme nt. I need someone to tell m
Semitone06-Feb-07 07:57 AM
by Semitone
3991
Periodicy of payments query?
I am pretty sure that there is no right of appeal against Income Support being paid fortnightly instead of weekly. Can anyone confirm this and give me
dbcwru26-Jan-07 02:56 PM
by Rob_Price
5854
This decision will cost million's
Hi folks If I was to say that it is possible for someone to get Child Benefit, Child Tax and Working Tax (Due to having a child) for a child aged 1
billmcc19-Jan-07 02:05 PM
by wwr
11167
Will PCA apply at IB Appeal?
I am confused and need a quick answer as I have appeal Tues and very busy tommorrow, my first day back after a long Xmas break. I knew I would pay fo
Carole L09-Jan-07 09:46 PM
by Carole L
6884
GP failure to post on AA form
The GP practice failed to post AA form on to DBU after completing section on client's application. By time this was discovered out of 6 week time lim
REDCEROU09-Jan-07 04:27 PM
by steve_h
4711
CSB/347/1983
Afternoon all Would anyone happen to have a copy of this decision that they could either fax or email to me? I believe that this was a case wher
Victoria Todd08-Jan-07 08:16 AM
by Victoria Todd
3660
Late application for statement of reasons
This might be a daft quesion but I am stressed and confused from last minute crimbo shopping! If the chair of TS refuses to extend the time limit for
SLloyd05-Jan-07 12:40 AM
by JamesW
61099
Statement of Reasons
SoR requested and eventually received after some 4 months of chasing. Record of proceedings was illegible and SoR seemed well off target in relation t
ChristineTRP22-Dec-06 09:58 PM
by brigid c
61023
CDLA/2481/95
Anyone know where I can get a copy of this please. Thanks Ade
AdeJ20-Dec-06 01:38 PM
by ken
3505
SHOCK HORROR - Quickie medical results in IB withdrawal
Examination took all of 6 (yes SIX) minutes as confirmed by both EMP and client. Needless to say client appealed but she only came in today and hearin
suelees19-Dec-06 09:02 AM
by suelees
141455
Incapacity Benefit overpayment - failure to disclose
Hi all, would appreciate some help. I am trying to prepare an appeal submission for someone with a £9500 IB overpayment. DWP say he failed to disclose
saf15-Dec-06 03:18 PM
by saf
81301
Statement of Reasons
When SoR's are requested the Chairs in this area have increasingly stated that the clients were not credible witnesses. This seems to be a difficult t
JohnOrr14-Dec-06 01:31 PM
by Paradoxides
41139
community care grant review
Hi everyone I have a client who is a single parent living with very adult daughter who has a severe learning disability . We applied for a commun
Jeff200611-Dec-06 03:02 PM
by judithH
1719
CI/2342/2006 - whether there is an accident is a subjective test
I recently received a copy of a decision on one of our Industrial Injury cases (CI/2342/2006) which confirms that consideration whether a particular s
MikeRob07-Dec-06 09:40 AM0641
CSB/347/83
Any kind soul out there got a copy of this decision?
nevip06-Dec-06 11:10 AM
by nevip
5535
Termination of benefit
Reg 14 on the date termination takes effect sets the date at the date of the suspension or "such earlier date on which entitlement to benefit ceases."
Damian30-Nov-06 04:28 PM
by Damian
4711
How long is a month?
Is there any caselaw on how long a month is for the purposes of reg 13 and 14 of the HB & CTB (D&A) Regs 2001 covering suspension and termination? ie
Damian28-Nov-06 04:19 PM
by Kevin D
1668
DLA supersession
Hi everyone I have a client who is on mid rate care DLA and wishes to ask for a supersession to higher rate care. I understand that medical evidenc
Jeffery22-Nov-06 03:50 PM
by bensup
2749
Tribunals in North London
Does anyone have any feedback on administration by the Nottingham Tribunal Service office, on appeals in North London in particular? I don't do that
chrissmith21-Nov-06 11:33 AM
by david fernie
7878
DLA tribunal. 10 months since appeal submitted. Catalogue of errors.
Please can anyone help me with this one!!! It's regarding the same impending tribunal that I did a recent post to about the components. But, I w
cdabbs16-Nov-06 01:40 PM
by northwiltshire
3998
Appeal or Court Case
I would welcome views on the following scenario. Client charged with fraud re DLA although she qualifies 10 x over for both rates. Benefit suspended o
LAWTCRAV14-Nov-06 03:27 PM
by wwr
192702
The rights of the representative
In a case of a colleague, the DWP notified a claimant of the arrival of Attendance Allowance, but not the authorised representative. This was realised
Steve Johnson03-Nov-06 08:37 AM
by Kevin D
111304
Can a tribunal look at mobility component if already awarded highest rate ?
I don't do many tribunals, so I'm looking for some guidance from the experts on the discussion site... I'm representing a client whose care compo
cdabbs30-Oct-06 09:38 AM
by cdabbs
2915
CM/091A/1993 & CDLA/4590/1997
Would be very grateful for copies of the above decisions. Can either be emailed to me neil@neilbateman.co. uk or faxed on 0709 205 3044 Thanks
Neil Bateman30-Oct-06 09:04 AM0432
Tribunal's jurisdiction to consider issues not adjudicated
Hi folks, My client made an IS claim last year. The decision on the claim was that she wasn't entitled becuase she had ACTUAL capital above £16,
Tony Bowman12-Oct-06 01:10 PM
by Tony Bowman
4872