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ci/37/1995
Hi all I'm looking for the above decision. Its given as footnote in CPAG when backdating due to ignorance of entitlement to HB, although it not a
juliev02-Mar-05 11:25 AM
by Gareth Morgan
1352
Overpayments
I had a rather cryptic comment from a chairman this morning regarding the opinions of Commissioners about the tribunal of commissioners decision in CI
Ian_Miller01-Mar-05 12:43 PM
by jimmckenny
4848
Does fraud nullify the fundamental basis for a claim?
If someone writes something untruthful on a claim form, does that allow a decision maker to nullify the claim in its entirety, or do they have to look
Andrew_Fisher22-Feb-05 12:58 PM
by John Birks
211167
Hinchy
I am wondering if anybody has any idea where this case is up to? I heard that it should be heard in the house Of Lords in July. Could anyone shed some
silver16-Feb-05 01:13 PM
by JamesW
81495
official error & the burden of proof
My client's SDA was withdrawn in 1996. He cannot recall getting an explanation. It is highly likely that he has always continued to qualify. The docu
carol obeirne11-Feb-05 01:56 PM0543
Hockenjos
What's the current situation with benefits when joint residency? Unsure mum's employment status but dad was refused benefit some time ago as it was de
suelees11-Feb-05 08:52 AM0600
Revising/Superseding Tribunal decisions?
Can this be done? Original dec was HRM/LRC. Mr appeals the care component. Opts for paper hearing. Tribunal revise award to nil entitlement.
John Birks09-Feb-05 09:07 AM
by John Birks
10954
Hinchy and IIDB
I'm not particularly au fait with the workings of the inner sanctum of the IIDB scheme so need some help please. Client had increase in IIDB which th
suelees08-Feb-05 07:52 PM
by jj
3596
EMP as witness at appeals
I am considering trying to get an EMP to attend an appeal hearing so I can question him on his report on my client. I was thinking of just writing to
Damian Walsh07-Feb-05 10:10 PM
by JamesW
101327
Missing Payments Guide -Still missing !
I am preparing an IS appeal for non-receipt of IS payments (giros) on the basis that the DWP have failed in it's responsibility to ensure payments of
HBSpecialists04-Feb-05 10:32 AM
by HBSpecialists
1515
'Video' Evidence - possible discrimination
I submitted a disc to TAS that my client would like to be viewed by the Tribunal at her hearing. It needs Windows Media Player to view. The Tribunal C
SarahW31-Jan-05 03:26 PM
by andyplatts
3704
possession of capital
loads of stuff about what to do when claimant is said to have deliberately deprived themselves of capital....... but has anyone any ideas about what t
kathybyra31-Jan-05 03:20 PM
by Robbo
2553
Superseding overpayment decisions
My client lost an o/p case now at Commissioners meanwhile DWP prosecute for fraud. Client is pleading not guilty so Commissioner has stayed proceedin
Andrew_Fisher31-Jan-05 01:02 PM0506
Tribunals making worse decisions than the one under appeal...
Wondered what people think about the following scenario: 1. Claimant appeals against a decision awarding the HRMC of DLA for an indefinite period-
Martin_Williams28-Jan-05 08:52 AM
by Mick Guy
151425
CDLA/2481/95
Does anyone have a copy of this decision, or can they point me in the right direction to find it. Thanks
karen26-Jan-05 03:11 PM0405
Appeal to Commissioners
I wonder if anyone has any suggestions, please. Client has on his own taken a DLA appeal all the way to the Commissioners. He has just been told he c
ib25-Jan-05 12:55 PM
by ib
2725
when a tribunal should adjourn a paper hearing
Following a request from Desmond Rutledge of Garden Court Chambers, the Social Security Commissioners website has agreed to publish a 1999 decision by
ken19-Jan-05 03:19 PM0565
CSIS/45/1990
Does anyone have a copy of this decision that they could let me have? The Commissioner held that where it has been decided that there has been an ove
stainsby17-Jan-05 09:36 AM
by ken
7676
CIB/4751/2002 - Tribunal's jurisdiction to consider original awarding decision
We are in the process of responding to a Commissioner's request for a written submisson on the points below. I would be grateful for your thoughts on
Barry McVeigh14-Jan-05 09:02 AM0484
Representatives
I understand that there are regulations which state what the rights of representatives are. Does anybody know what they are, esp in relation to Tax Cr
andyplatts13-Jan-05 10:13 AM
by JamesW
61062
cockburn decision
Anyone got any helpful pointers on this to use it in an appeal. I thought I could use it to back up the assertion that dealing with soiled clothes/bed
carol obeirne10-Jan-05 03:19 PM
by andyplatts
2567
Tribunal obligation to give reasons why submissions rejected.
Can anyone point me to useful CD's or COA decisions where this issue was commented in judgement. Particularly looking for comments about legal bais fo
derek_S10-Jan-05 02:40 PM
by shawn
2584
Appeals service
I would like t complain about the appeals service in Nottingham. Does anyone know the procedure or contact details for the District Chairman. Thank
Dan10-Jan-05 10:32 AM
by andyplatts
71402
CDLA/052/94
Does anybody have a copy of the above decision or know where on the internet i can find it. I have tried the usual web sites but to no avail. This dec
goody05-Jan-05 02:49 PM
by goody
2422
Appeal not duly made.
On 23rd December I had a form for a late appeal that was 'not duly made' as reasons for ateness were not given. I dug out the file as I had complet
John Birks29-Dec-04 07:16 AM0577
R(I)3/75
Does any one have a copy of this decision they can let me have please? Alternati vely, does anyone know of any more recent decisions as to what cons
Ian_Miller22-Dec-04 09:33 AM
by ken
3610
Re: The Appeals Service - now here's a thing
the day before my client's DLA hearing i rang the tribunal clerks to try to arrange for a wheelchair - this was sorted out quickly enough, but the guy
jj21-Dec-04 03:46 PM
by splott-paul
231165
is there a time limit for an appeal to be dealt with
Hi, I dont know whether anyone can help, i would like to know if there is any timescale that the DSS have to make a decision on an appeal, as this
dashingwarrior21-Dec-04 02:00 PM
by Leigh Andrews
2602
IB appeal - weight of GP evidence
I'm represent client at IB appeal and asked GP to give opinion on relevant descriptors (tick boxes with space for further comments). I sent copy of
jo gallagher17-Dec-04 12:38 PM
by jj
11984
Appeals against refusal of late appeal
I am seeking some info on challenging a decision by a 'panel member' not to allow a late appeal against a DLA overpayment decision. Briefly , client
JonL17-Dec-04 11:45 AM
by jj
6721