Appeal No. UA‑2025‑001412‑ULCW
The decision of the First-tier Tribunal made on 20 March 2025 under case number SC944/24/00825 was made in error of law.
- UT found error of law in a “fit for work” decision.
- Tribunal failed to properly assess travel limitations and how these affect real ability to work.
- Tribunal assumed support (e.g. family help) without evidence it was actually available or reliable.
- Key point: findings must reflect real‑world employability, not theoretical capability.
Use in practice
- Strong for challenging LCW / fit for work where:
- getting to work is problematic, or
- support networks are uncertain / overstated
- Frame as failure to engage with material evidence + inadequate reasoning
Bottom line:
👉 Decision makers must explain how the claimant would actually manage work in practice, including travel and support.
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