Do PIP and ESA get backdated?

Goozi
Goozi Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited October 2018 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Does pip claim get backdated to when my illness began, I have copd dating back to 2008

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @Goozi welcome to the community!

    Unfortunately no, PIP is only backdated from when you first put in a claim.
  • Goozi
    Goozi Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thankyou for the prompt reply
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    You're very welcome, please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with! :)
  • Goozi
    Goozi Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Is pip different to esa, im currently on esa, was wondering if my emphysema would be classed under pip, im sorry for being so vague, not very sure how all this works, would i be better letting cab deal with it, well advice me on the whole issue
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    PIP is different to ESA yes. People claim PIP and work. PIP is about how your conditions affect you and not a diagnosis. http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

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