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Benistmonk
Benistmonk Community member Posts: 343 Pioneering
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello everybody, I hope you are all keeping well. I just got a text today from the DWP to say they have been contacted by the Tribunal Service and they have 28 days to send their response. 

I sent my appeal in 3 weeks ago, it seems to me the DWP has around 10 days left to respond to my appeal. 

What happens if the DWP does not respond within 28 days, do I win by default? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,271 Disability Gamechanger
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    HI,

    I'm afraid it doesn't work like that and you won't win by default.  The Tribunal hearing will continue as it is now. There's a huge backlog in most areas and some are waiting as long as 1 year for a hearing date.
    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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  • Benistmonk
    Benistmonk Community member Posts: 343 Pioneering
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    I thought as much, anyway when I get the DWP response, I am sure I must be allowed to reply to it. 
    Should I include copies of previous tribunal rulings that went in my favour?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,271 Disability Gamechanger
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    You really need to get some expert face to face advice regarding this because as far as i know there's no rulings about previous awards for ESA.
    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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  • Benistmonk
    Benistmonk Community member Posts: 343 Pioneering
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    Thanks Poppy. 
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