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ebanks09
ebanks09 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
hi I was on incomerelated and changed to esa in 2012 I’ve just had a a payment back dated 2014 I’ve been told that to get back dated to 2012 I will have to wait till next year to claim the extra two years I’ve had nothing in writing just told over the phone but I know people that have been paid from 2011 to 2018 can someone help me 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,316 Disability Gamechanger
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    You'll need to contact DWP.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • ebanks09
    ebanks09 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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  • deanjroach84
    deanjroach84 Community member Posts: 14 Listener
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    i recieved a 50 page form to complete regarding back payments to 2014 ...... i was wondering how long it takes before you hear any thing back??? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,316 Disability Gamechanger
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    i recieved a 50 page form to complete regarding back payments to 2014 ...... i was wondering how long it takes before you hear any thing back??? 
    I'm not sure why you've asked the same question on multiple threads. Several weeks or more.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.

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