LCWRA Review

stratton1617

Hope somebody can help.
i was awarded LCWRA on new style esa in 09/22 with a recommendation that work could be consider within 18 months.  Does that mean I may be reviewed imminently?  I also get enhanced pip for both.
Tia

stratton1617

Thanks for your reply. I guess it will vary by area. I’m in scotland. Hopefully it will be a while. Just causing anxiety as with everyone else waiting 👍🏻

carbow32

So many of us feel the same.  It creates anxiety.

poppy123456

When found to have LCWRA I've never known a recommendation that work could be considered in 18 months. It's an ongoing award anyway until a new decision says otherwise.

stratton1617

stratton1617

Hi. Have been by many told this is a standard letter received 

JonnycJonny

It may be the Medical Report that you are referring to - the ESA 85. In the report a 'suggested' time frame is usually given by the assessor for a review - in the shorter term, medium or  longer term. A period of months may also be 'suggested'. They call this a prognosis period.

Remember the DWP Decision Maker does not always go with the 'suggested' time frame and - as Poppy states - the award remains ongoing until otherwise.

Best wishes

stratton1617

Its the response to my esa50

JonnycJonny

As I thought that is an ESA85A Medical Report - you had a paper assessment.

Not everyone receives the Health Professional's report - it must be requested by the claimant.

The reports contain standard phrases that the health professional inputs - in your case 'work could be considered within 18 months'.

'Could be considered' is the key phrase - this is only a suggested time frame and not set in stone.  

A LCWRA award will remain ongoing until such time as the DWP refer you again for an assessment. Try not to fret about all this.

Best wishes 

stratton1617

Thankyou