Mandatory reconsideration

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MyHappy256

So I phoned the DWP to do a mandatory reconsideration and ask if I could get an extension to submit the details, given that I have just come out of hospital and it is due on 2/12.

The person who answered my call said, that there is no such thing as an extension and that I need to submit it within 1 month of the letter date of the letter. He said that if I don't submit it on time, I have up to 13 months to submit it, but then I have to give a reason.

I'm confused, will he ask me to submit all the details immediately as to why I want the MR, or do I tell them that I want an MR and then send the stuff before the due date?

MyHappy256

Sorted, have to ask for MR tell them you are going to fill in a form and send it to them, they ask if you are going to send additional evidence and then they give a date for the evidence and form to be sent in by.