Been declared as LCW what does that mean for me now?

Nigel83

Hi my name is nigel. i have been handing in fit notes for the last year. Until last monday when i had my work capability assessment. The next day i received a email telling me i had been declared has having limited capabilities for work. So as i have no idea what that now means could anyone please explain what that now means for me and will i now get any backdated money or not thanks

janer1967

Hi 
I'm no expert but my understanding is that you only get any additional pay and back pay if awarded LCWRA and not LCW this payment was stopped for anyone applying after April 2017. 
Your work coach will advise what you need to do now. 
There is lots advise on internet and here for you to research.

Nigel83

Thought so but wasn't sure think I'm going to appeal that decision anyway. Thanks @janer1967

janer1967

I was initially declared fit for work so appealed and did MR and got same decision so went to tribunal and got awarded LCWRA. So it can be worth appealing 

thespiceman

Hello @Nigel83  Pleased to meet you welcome.

Thank you for joining and sharing.

I am one of the team of community champions who guide, advise and help new members who join the community.

We have lots on our website on benefits and appeals.

Please can I advise speak to CAB about anything benefits.  They have expertise and knowledge.

Something to consider. You could also speak to your work coach they should be able to advise you.

Please take care.

@thespiceman

Ami2301

Hi @Nigel83 welcome to the community! Let us know if you need any further help

Nigel83

Thanks guys could anyone advise me on how i appeal and if i should ask for help from welfare rights or citizens advice 

Sam_Alumni

Hi @Nigel83

You can challenge most decisions made by DWP about your ESA including:

• not getting ESA
• being put in the work-related activity group and not the support group
• getting a sanction

You can also challenge a decision about support for mortgage interest (SMI). SMI is a loan to help pay the interest on your mortgage if you get ESA.

There are 2 steps to challenging a decision.

1. You must ask DWP to look at the decision again. This is called ‘mandatory reconsideration’.

2. If you still disagree after the mandatory reconsideration, you can appeal to an independent tribunal. You can’t appeal to a tribunal until you have the result of a mandatory reconsideration in writing from the DWP.

There is more information here on the CAB website.

Nigel83

Thanks @Sam_Scope

hass

Hi all does anyone know if dyslexia  adhd ocd  dypraxia   are  classed  as disiblities or  learning difficulties 
Csn you get esa  with  thrse 
Thank you

poppy123456

hass said:

Hi all does anyone know if dyslexia  adhd ocd  dypraxia   are  classed  as disiblities or  learning difficulties 
Csn you get esa  with  thrse 
Thank you

It depends how you're affected by those conditions. It's no longer possible to claim the old style ESA unless you've worked in the previous 2 tax years and paid enough NI contributions. All areas are now a full universal credit area.