LCWRA ending and worried

Gothskull

Hi there, im hoping someone can help me as i am very worried. I have a leg shorter than the other which is obviously a lifetime disability, i have a lot of musculoskeletal problems. I was awarded LCWRA in March 2020 but it was through a tribunal.

My claim runs out next month and i have been desperately trying to ask on my journal what happens next? I have not slept properly for worrying about this. I asked on my journal and the guy just put back that the will contact me near the time, but is it a review? do i have to go back to sick notes? will it carry on? no one is answering my question and i am very worried. Can someone please help me?  

poppy123456

Your LCWRA doesn't run out, it's an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise. The timescale they give you is just a guide and nothing more.

There's also currently huge backlogs of people waiting for their first assessment so reviews will very likely be last thing on their minds.

When you are evenutally referred for another assessment fit notes shouldn't be needed because you've already been found to have LCWRA.

In the meantime try to relax, though i know that's difficult. At least you know the LCWRA element doesn't end.

calcotti

What do you mean 'your claim runs out'? LCWRA status is ongoing until such time as a reassessment is carried out and a different decision made. When DWP get around to carrying out a review they will contact you and you will go through another Work Capability Assessment. There will be a note on your file with a suggested review date but these aren't always followed and with the current assessment backlog your review is quite likely to be delayed.

Gothskull

Thank you both very much, this is the first time i have been awarded LCWRA and the DWP haven't told me anything, i didnt know LCWRA was an ongoing award. Will try to relax a little bit.

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Try not to panic as stated it doesn't just end 

Mine was also won at tribunal with recommended review after 3 years which would be this month and I haven't had any review forms as yet 

The priority is new claims at present so fingers crossed will be left alone for while 

Gothskull

janer1967 said:

Hi and welcome to the community 

Try not to panic as stated it doesn't just end 

Mine was also won at tribunal with recommended review after 3 years which would be this month and I haven't had any review forms as yet 

The priority is new claims at present so fingers crossed will be left alone for while 

Thank you for replying, thats what was getting me worried - that i had no forming coming in. Im also on PIP and that was a review. Thanks for putting my mind at ease, hopefully we will be left alone for a wee while yet.

Alex_Alumni

Hello @Gothskull I'm so glad to see you've been reassured by our members today.

If you can, keep us updated with how you get on, as I'm sure your experience will be useful to others who are also in your situation, and feeling a little unsure of things.

Don't hesitate to reach out if anything comes up, we're here to support you

Alex