BB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2017] UKUT 506 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hemingway on 21 December 2017.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 15 January 2018

• Categories: Tribunal procedure and practice
• Sub-categories: Tribunal procedure and practice - fair hearing
• Judges: Hemingway, M
• Decision date: 21 December 2017

Read the full decision in CPIP/2589/2017.

Judicial Summary

S of S’s need to comply with his rule 24(4)(a) duty. Sub-standard submission to the tribunal sent by respondent. Requirement for tribunal to explain why, on a PIP renewal claim, it is reaching a different outcome to that reached when a previous awarding decision was made. Need to at least consider adjourning to clarify terms of previous award and to obtain evidence used when such award was made. Duties of representatives to provide relevant evidence.

Published 15 January 2018