RC v Social Security Scotland
[2025] UT 32
UTS/AS/24/0135
The Upper Tribunal for Scotland addressed the appeal of a claimant regarding the assessment of mobility for adult disability payment. The tribunal found that relying solely on a clinical test result was insufficient for evaluating the claimant’s mobility under the relevant regulations.
- Insufficient assessment of mobility: The Upper Tribunal determined that the First-tier Tribunal erred by not considering additional reliability criteria when assessing the claimant’s ability to walk based on a clinical test result. The tribunal needed to evaluate the claimant’s mobility in a broader context.
- Rehearing ordered: The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal and remitted the case to a new tribunal for a comprehensive reassessment of the claimant’s mobility, emphasizing that a single clinical test does not adequately reflect mobility capabilities.
