Title: URGENT: LCWRA Backdating to March 2022 – Official Error & System Failures
Message:
Hi everyone,
I am looking for urgent advice on a backdating case for Universal Credit. I have ADHD and Autism, and the DWP’s handling of my case has caused me extreme stress and "rage-baiting" over the last month.
The Situation:
I have recently "discovered" that I have had LCWRA status on my file since March 2nd, 2022. This came to light this month (March 2025) after my clinical prescriber suggested I should be on it. When I checked with a DWP agent on the phone, he confirmed that the 2022 date is indeed on my record from a previous ESA Support Group claim.
The Recent Failures (March 2025):
- The Sick Note Trap: This month, the Journal staff repeatedly told me I must upload fit notes. I got the notes, but their system physically would not let me upload them.
- System Admission: A DWP agent on the phone tried to upload them for me and admitted the system was blocked. He then told me I don't even need fit notes because of my 2022 status.
- Conflicting Advice: Despite this, they referred me for a new assessment on March 9th. I filled out the UC50 forms and sent them back, only for a representative today to confirm again that I do not need to fill out forms.
My Goal:
The DWP has ignored my requests to backdate this to March 2022. Based on my calculations, the arrears owed (the LCWRA element) is approximately £19,000, which is vital for my housing security (the HOLD scheme).
Questions for the experts:
- Since the DWP agent admitted the 2022 date is on my file, how do I force them to pay the arrears under Official Error rules?
- Does the fact that their system blocked my fit note uploads this month count as further evidence of an Official Error?
- What specific wording should I use in my Mandatory Reconsideration to ensure they don't try to "start" my claim from March 2025 instead of March 2022?
I am being moved from pillar to post and ignored on my Journal. Any help with the legal regulations to quote would be a lifesaver.
