LCWRA. Would my back payment be from 3 months after I sent in forms, or from any fit note previous?

jl1234

I've recived a letter saying I'm in lcwra group, I applied last March, I understand the 3 month back payment issue, but would the back payment be from 3 months after a sent in forms or from any fit not previous, this has probably been asked but I can't seem to find it, 

janer1967

Hi there 

It is 3 full assessment periods after you declared the condition that are covered by fit note

Payment starts on the 4th assessment period 

Ic you want specifics put the date you reported and the dates your assessment period are and I can work it out 

jl1234

I'll sign in and look in a second, but if the Fit notes weren't consistent because I'm sure I missed a couple would that effect it? 

janer1967

Yes it would you need to have provided continuous fit notes 

The back pay may only be paid from date of continuous notes plus the 3 month waiting period 

jl1234

So the date I sent the forms with all the evidence about the disability is irrelevant, thanks for replying 

janer1967

I'm not 100% sure but it is usual that you have to supply continuos fit notes 

You may need to call them 

Does your letter say when award start date is ? 

jl1234

No just following your assesment theve decided I have limited capability of work and work related activities, and if I'm owed any money I will recieve a letter in the next 7 days, etc 

janer1967

OK you will just have to wait and see what it says 

Come back if you think it is wrong and we can advise 

jl1234

Yeah thank you I only received it today I'll just have to be patient haha thanks again 

jl1234

Just to update you I received the letter it was backdated to when forms were sent they said that the sick notes didn't matter too much as the evidence I sent with forms were enough.  

chiarieds

Good news @jl1234 - pleased it all worked out well.

janer1967

Great news you can relax now and decide what to do with your back pay