ESA appeal

On 2/4/15 my husband won his appeal to be in ESA support group. Court clerk told us he had emailed dwp immediately. When I contacted dwp on 14/4/15 TP find out how long it would take for arrears of money to be paid, I was told that it will take 6-8 weeks as dwp might disagree with outcome of appeal. I was also told they had no record of outcome of appeal. Is this information correct. I was under the impression that if an appeal was granted then this is final. Appreciate your advice. Alison

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I'm glad that your husband won his ESA appeal. Both DWP and the claimant have 1 month after the date of the Tribunal decision to decide whether they think they can take this further. This can only be done by showing that there has been an Error in Law, not just because they do not agree with the decision.

What is an Error of Law?

The first step to appealing would be to request a Statement of Reasons from the Tribunal service. You would know if DWP have done that as your husband would receive a copy of the SOR too. DWP do not often take things further, but it is possible.

Tribunals – Requesting a Statement of Reasons

I hope you do not have to wait too long and that the outcome is good. Please let us know when you have a decision. If you bookmark/favourite this thread on your web browser you will be able to find it easily when you want to update it.