New lcwra claim affected by an appeal?

Zebra35

Hello, I need some advice on my UC claim.

I'll lay it all out and hopefully someone can help, its to do with the new LCWRA lower and higher rates.

Last January I applied for ESA, i done the assessment and was awarded the work related group, i thought this was wrong so I challenged the decision, mandatory reconsideration was denied so i went to the appeals service.

(To this day the appeal is still active as theres a backlog)

After 365 days (this January) I was told by ESA I was no longer able to claim from them and and to move to UC.

UC said they used ESA assessment to put me in the LCW group and I would need another assessment in May. I've done that assessment and was awarded LCWRA but since it was after April deadline I will get the lower rate of LCWRA.

So my question is if my appeal from the original assessment in 2025 is successful and they say I should have been in the support group/LCWRA from the beginning, will I qualify for the higher rate of LCWRA?

Tia

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Zebra35 and welcome to the community. This is a bit complex so I'm not sure what you would be awarded. I'd recommend speaking to a trained benefits adviser; you can find one here https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/ .