Missed deadline. Can they put in a mandatory reconsideration?

ricky1040
ricky1040 Empowering
edited November 2022 in Benefits and income
Hi all. A friend claims child dla and was due to have it renewed but missed the due date and sent in form late. They were refused. Can they put in a mandatory reconsideration or appeal re this due to a genuine mistake. 

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  • Were they refused because they returned the form late or just refused DLA award?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Championing
    Can do an MR but will need to give good reason for late return.
  • Just because it was late. God love her she has a lot going on at home. Her other half was v unwell
  • I hope her other half is feeling a little better now @ricky1040

    Have you been able to speak to them about the MR today?
  • ricky1040
    ricky1040 Empowering
    edited November 2022
    Yes a bit better was in hospital a few days. I dont know if shes got it sorted yet tho
  • Being in hospital for a few days sounds really difficult @ricky1040. How is everything at the moment? 

    Hopefully, she will be able to get it sorted out soon. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support  :)