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How long does it take to get a decision?

leomi
leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
edited March 2020 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I had my pip review and got the tx saying they had my medical report , from the report it looks like I will be awarded the higher rates as I was only on standard daily living befor do u get back pay if you do get awarded higher and from when the day they make decision or from assesment ? And how long does it take to get a decision  ?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,359 Disability Gamechanger
    HI and welcome,

    If this is a review then you won't receive backdated money. You will receive the higher award from the date of the decision.

    If you reported a change of circumstances then it's backdated to the date you rang to report those changes. There's no timescales for decisions.
    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.
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,007 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @leomi - Welcome to the community. I see your query has been answered, but please do say if we can help you in any other way now, or in the future. :)
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank you , think that is my question anserd just the wait of decition now they said 6 week will it take the full 6 week ? 
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Sorry but also I got my report bk from the f2f visit and I got 12 in daily and 22 on mobility do the decision makers normally go with the report?
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    @leomi Hello and welcome, they do normally go with the report in the majority of cases b ut you need to wait until you get the final decision notice which there are no set timescales and could be more than the 6 weeks dependant on backlog at the tme
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank u everyone
  • Ails
    Ails Community member Posts: 2,256 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @leomi and welcome to the Community.  It is nice to meet you.  I hope you found the above information from members to be helpful.  if there is anything else we can help/support you with then please just let us know.  All the best.  :smile:
    Winner of the Scope New Volunteer Award 2019.   :)
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
  • Ails
    Ails Community member Posts: 2,256 Disability Gamechanger
    You are welcome.  :smile:
    Winner of the Scope New Volunteer Award 2019.   :)
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Hi just wondering what happens if they dont make a decision intime befor my claim ends had my ftf and report but my claim ends , end of march will I keep getting paid or does it stop also do u get a letter to say they have all information or just a tx as all I have is a message saying they have my report and will make a decision within 6 week but seen loads who have had letter aswell ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,359 Disability Gamechanger
    If a decision isn't made by the end date of your award then payments will stop. Once a decision's made they will then be backdated to the date it stopped. Do be aware that if payments do stop then this could affect any other benefits you're claiming.
    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.
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Just rang and I am over the moon they have made a dection and awarded me what I am intitled to , thank god it all went ok 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    That's great news thanks for sharing 
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,007 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @leomi - Just to say I'm delighted at your good news, & thank you for letting us all know. Congratulations! :)
  • leomi
    leomi Community member Posts: 9 Listener

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