To reproduce: - Add to collapsible panels to a form. - Dock the first to the top and set the Dock property of the second to Fill. - Set the ExpandDirection of the second to Up. - Start the application and collapse and then expand the second panel. - You will notice that the header button is no longer visible. Workaround: void radCollapsiblePanel1_Expanded(object sender, EventArgs e) { radCollapsiblePanel2.CollapsiblePanelElement.InvalidateMeasure(true); }