Hi, my name is zebadee!

zebadee

I need some help. My friend has been on LCW for over 2. Years. Their work coach asked for them to reconsider, she sent in updates with medical evidence and was awarded LCWRA. The response from DWP was that they changed the decision from August 2023. And the entailment would start from November 2023. They got one months back date and the payments have gone up. But should they not back date it to November 2023??

Kimi87

From what you've posted I think your friend might be entitled to more backpay than he received.

He can submit a Mandatory Reconsideration of the decision not to backdate, with an independent appeal tribunal hearing being the next step if they don't change the decision.

He can also speak to a trained benefits advisor for advice.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/problems-with-benefits-and-tax-credits/challenging-benefit-decisions/challenging-a-decision-by-the-dwp-or-hmrc/challenging-a-benefit-decision-mandatory-reconsideration/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/benefits-introduction/problems-with-benefits-and-tax-credits/challenging-benefit-decisions/challenging-a-decision-by-the-dwp-or-hmrc/appealing-against-a-benefit-decision/

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

zebadee

thank you that’s very helpful.

Mary_Scope

Hi @zebadee and a warm welcome to the community from me!

I see Kimi has already answered your questions and given some good advice so I won't add anything else today but is lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😄

zebadee

Thank you

zebadee