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Limited capability for work can I appeal last years decision

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DollyDolly29
DollyDolly29 Community member Posts: 57 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hello I applied for LCWRA in 2021 due to PTSD depression and Anxiety.  

got round to April 2022 done the assessment then couple days after I got my decision of it being LCW which isn’t the payable one.

would I be able to appeal this decision still or is it way too late. Or can I reapply? 

Many thanks 
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  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Community member Posts: 57 Connected
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    Was awarded LCW in April 2022 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,619 Disability Gamechanger
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    You have 13 months in which to request the Mandatory Reconsideration from the date the decision was made, so you haven't got long left. As you're outside of the 1 month timescale you'll need to give a reason why you didn't request it within this time. If they refuse you just proceed to Tribunal.

    Please also be aware that it's not about a diagnosis, it's how your conditions affect your ability to do any type of work. You can see the descriptors here for LCWRA. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/universal-credit-uc/uc-faq/limited-capability-for-work-related-activity

    They will not take into consideration any worsening of condition since the assessment took place.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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