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Pip payment

Hi there i made a new claim for pip i have never been on dla before.i wasnt awarded many points so wasnt awarded it.i got refused it when i asked for a reconsideration so sent off a letter for the decision to go to a tribuneral.i recieved a phone call from dwp saying there is not point of having appeal as the lady i spoke to awarded me higher rate of both components.can someone be kind enough to tell me will i recieve a back payment from the day i made my claim and how long will i have to wait.many thanks.
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Hopefully our community members will be able to help you with this, as many of them have been through the back payment process themselves. Just to clarify, has it now been confirmed that you're going to receive the higher rate of both components without having to appeal?