Recieved renewal forms for DLA

Hi, I received the renewal forms end of October, urging me to complete and return as soon as possible. Present award is due to end mid March 2015, what worries me is if I return them early (within the next couple of weeks then hear back soon that the renewal is negative, will I lose the rest of the term payments?

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When should I send my renewal form back?

My own DLA award was reduced on renewal but the change did not take effect until the date the previous award ended. I know that this has not been the case for everyone.