Do I get backdated pay from the date it stopped?

Stickman

OK, I am waiting to hear about my upcoming tribunal.  If I win, do I get backdated pay from the date it stopped?  Also, would my PIP be automatically restored or would I have to make a new claim?

justg72

Hi Stickman
As far as I know yes you should have back pay to the date they stopped your money. Your PIP should be restored straight away if you have enough points, remember though PIP is 4 weeks in arrears and you only have to make a new claim if your health has changed. I have my tribunal next week and I have been given this advice off my benefit advisor.
Good Luck hope all goes well for you.

poppy123456

Hi,

If successful then yes it's backdated to the date it stopped. No, you won't have to make a new claim but it can take 5-8 weeks to receive backdated money owed and for your payments to start if the Tribunal goes in your favour. Good luck.

Stickman

Thanks.  I have a meeting next week about my situation with PIP.  But I'm starting to feel as if I've done something wrong when I haven't.

zakblood

that's how they wish you to feel, good luck and fingers crossed at tribunal, it's always catch 22 for everyone

http://benefitsaware.centralenglandlc.org.uk/have-you-failed-a-medical-for-employment-and-support-allowance-esa/

this link was given to me and helped me for ESA, the same site may have up to date information to help you also, sharing is caring, something the DWP doesn't no longer do, good luck again, your not alone

Stickman

I think we should be owed additional money for stress caused.  I am finding it hard to pay bills.

Adrian_Scope

Hi @Stickman, I'm sorry to read that you're struggling financially while waiting on your PIP tribunal. Did you have your meeting you mentioned above? How did that go?

Stickman

Hi

Yes, I had my meeting which was very positive, so hopefully, I've nothing to worry about.

Stickman

What is the situation with PIP now?  As we will be getting a new Prime Minister, will the rules change again?

poppy123456

Stickman said:

What is the situation with PIP now?  As we will be getting a new Prime Minister, will the rules change again?

Probably not.

Stickman

Good.  I don't want to have to prove that I'm disabled again.