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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The tribunal made an error of law in reaching its decision

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The rate you were receiving before the decision was made

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1 month

Answer

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

Question 5

What is 'supersession' in the context of PIP?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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