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Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeals Flashcards

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  1. At a PIP tribunal hearing, who is typically present on the panel?

    Answer: A judge, a doctor, and a disability expert

    PIP tribunal panels usually consist of a legally qualified judge, a medical member (doctor), and a disability expert.

  2. What does 'setting aside' a tribunal decision mean?

    Answer: An administrative decision to cancel and re-hear a case due to a procedural error

    Setting aside allows a tribunal decision to be cancelled and re-heard if there was a procedural error, such as not receiving notice of the hearing.

  3. What is the role of a 'presenting officer' at a PIP tribunal hearing?

    Answer: They are a DWP representative who explains the DWP's decision

    A presenting officer is a DWP representative who attends the tribunal to explain and defend the original decision.

  4. Can you bring a representative or support person to your PIP tribunal hearing?

    Answer: Yes, anyone can accompany you and a qualified representative can argue your case

    You can bring a friend, family member, or representative such as a welfare rights adviser, and a qualified representative may present your case.

  5. If the tribunal finds in your favour, what can it do?

    Answer: Award or increase PIP components and set a new award period

    The tribunal has the power to substitute its own decision, awarding or increasing the daily living or mobility component and setting the award end date.

  6. What is an 'Upper Tribunal' in the context of PIP appeals?

    Answer: A higher court that hears appeals against First-tier Tribunal decisions on a point of law

    The Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) hears challenges to First-tier Tribunal decisions, but only on points of law, not facts.

  7. What does 'permission to appeal' mean in the Upper Tribunal process?

    Answer: A gatekeeping step where you must demonstrate an arguable error of law before the case proceeds

    Before the Upper Tribunal hears your case, you must obtain permission by showing there is an arguable point of law in the First-tier Tribunal's decision.