Won at tribunal. How long will it take to get backpay?

Lucienne

Hi I have been getting standard mobility PIP for few months now however appealed for Daily living as they refused me twice it went to tribunal.

gladly I won my appeal found out last week how long will it take to get back pay? 

TIA

poppy123456

It can take anything up to 8 weeks, sometimes longer to pay what they owe you and to put your award into payment.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @lucienne Congratulations on winning your appeal!

How did you find the tribunal process?

Lucienne

Hi Tori
thank you was very stressful and took 18 months 

Lucienne

Really 8 weeks wow I’ve already been waiting 18months 

poppy123456

Lucienne said:

Really 8 weeks wow I’ve already been waiting 18months 

DWP have the same chance you do to appeal the decision but before doing this they must first request the statement of reasons within one month of the date of the decision. Once they receive that they need to find the error in law before they can appeal.

They sometimes request this but rarely appeal it. If they request it, it doesn't mean they are appealing the decision.

Lucienne

Thank you I’ve had confirmation that I will get back pay by 13th September so very happy 

L_Volunteer

That sounds really positive @Lucienne. Glad to hear you are happy and will be paid soon