Hi, my name is Annmarie86! Son's DLA claim sent to a specialist team, any advice?

Annmarie86
Annmarie86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 2025 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

Y sons just been awarded DLA after 12month I’ve tried getting the disability element for him it’s been to a desision maker who’s agreed back pay now they are saying my claims been sent to a specialist team due to a technical issue anybody had this before please 🙏 re so confusing and how long did it take

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,872 Championing

    I'd allow several weeks at least for your backpayment to be calculated and paid.

    You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed.

    Payment will be sent within a few working days.

    (I'm guessing you are referring to Disabled Child Element under UC).

  • Annmarie86
    Annmarie86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    yeah

  • Annmarie86
    Annmarie86 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    I had same with my eldest going to high dla from middle only took 4 days didn’t go to a specialist team so was confused why this ones gone to them

  • nikki985
    nikki985 Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    the same is happening to me. The decision maker accepted the back payment within days it’s 5years back pay for not knowing I had to tell them about high rate care. She called said the amount and it would be in my bank 5weeks ago on the Monday.. l The case manager then called me back saying I’m owed a lot more with my oldest child being on the element and they need to remove her before they can pay everything . It’s now gone to the specialist team how long did it take the specialist team for you please ?