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Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeals Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is a valid ground for challenging a First-tier Tribunal decision at the Upper Tribunal?

    Answer: The tribunal made an error of law in reaching its decision

    The Upper Tribunal can only intervene if the First-tier Tribunal made a legal error, such as misapplying legislation or failing to give adequate reasons.

  2. If you receive a DWP decision to stop your PIP and request MR, what rate of PIP continues during the MR period?

    Answer: The rate you were receiving before the decision was made

    Your PIP continues at the rate in payment before the adverse decision while MR is pending, protecting you from immediate loss of income.

  3. What is a 'Statement of Reasons' in a tribunal appeal?

    Answer: A written explanation from the tribunal detailing why it reached its decision

    A Statement of Reasons is a written document from the tribunal explaining its legal and factual reasoning, which can be requested if you wish to challenge the decision.

  4. How long after a tribunal hearing can you request a Statement of Reasons?

    Answer: 1 month

    You must request a Statement of Reasons within one month of receiving the tribunal's decision notice.

  5. What is 'supersession' in the context of PIP?

    Answer: A process where the DWP changes an existing PIP award due to a change of circumstances or error

    Supersession allows the DWP to revise an existing award when there is a change in circumstances, new evidence, or an error in the original decision.

  6. If the DWP does not respond to your MR request within the standard timeframe, what should you do?

    Answer: Contact the DWP to chase the decision and document your contact

    If the DWP is taking too long, you should contact them to chase progress, as you need the MRN before you can formally appeal.

  7. What happens if the First-tier Tribunal makes a decision that is worse than the original DWP decision?

    Answer: The tribunal has full power to increase or decrease the award, including awarding nothing

    The tribunal can substitute any decision, including one less favourable than the DWP's original decision, so your award could be reduced or removed entirely.