Caselaw summaries

Claimant with autism – tribunal failed to explain (regarding mobility Activity 1) why it rejected evidence of the claimant suffering severe anxiety (and so ‘overwhelming psychological distress’) when on a journey

Industrial injuries disablement benefit – prescribed disease A15 (Dupuytren’s contracture) - onset occurs only when the signs of the contracture stage, as contained in the statutory definition, manifest themselves

Tribunals and set-aside – relevant medical evidence sent in after date of tribunal decision indicated that claimant may have satisfied definition of pneumoconiosis and so a ground existed on which the tribunal’s decision could be set aside under rule 37 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008

Late appeal – exception to usual ‘absolute’ time limit – inadequate reasons for rejection

Housing benefit (HB) – whether not entitled on basis that the liability to create rent was ‘created to take advantage of the housing benefit scheme’

Tribunals – responsibility to explain a decision apparently inconsistent with previous award

Interim decision – claimant was refused bereavement benefits on the ground that she had not been married to her late partner

Tax credits – whether new claim made after single claimant became part of a couple

National insurance credits for unemployment – wrongful termination for failing to attend an interview for jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)

Right to reside – pre-settled status – discrimination and whether benefit rules lawful