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pip enhanced mobility backdated issue

My husband received a pip letter awarding him mobility. The letter states his award starts on the 19 October 2016 when his claim started, in fact it states it 3 times in the letter however they only backdated it to march 2017 which is when the law changed. the backdated was at least £100 short of the correct amount from march. Can I challenge the backdated amount?surly if it states the award is dated 19 October 2016 then that's the date it should be paid too. Also we have missed out on 2years of motability car scheme and have paid thousands of pounds more to have use of a vehicle can I ask for them to put us in the same financial position I would of been in had he been awarded pip in October 2016 as stated in letter. Have already complained to dwp.
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Now my award was based on information on my review form and also the previous one. Plus whatever evidence they requested from the health professionals involved in my care (I did not supply any because I haven't got any so I don't know what they used). My health hasn't changed since my previous review in July 2016 so I am confused about the may part. Surely they do owe the money based on that fact alone?
Next I am unsure about the dates this mobility part will come into payment. On one part of the letter it says from 11/7/18 which is when I was sent the review form. In another it stated they will backdate the money I am owed from 16/10/18.
A couple of days after receiving my new award, I recieved an updated ESA award because a change of income (due to the additional PIP) and that states they calculated it based on my income from 27/7/16 which is when I was first reviewed.
And finally to add even more confusion I received a PIP payment yesterday that does not add up to the correct amount owed from any of these dates. I am waiting for the letter explaining what this payment is for. Back to stalking the letterbox for me 🙁
Please let me know how you get on. Thanks