Limited capability for work can I appeal last years decision

DollyDolly29
DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 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 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    Was awarded LCW in April 2022 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    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.

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