Hi diceman24
We cannot answer your question as we do not have all the facts. When you first apply for UC WCA you go through a 13 week assessment phrase, (some WCA take much longer) there are a number of stages you have to go through to be eligible for LCWRA.
Personally I would contact DWP and ask or seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation, who will be able to help your friend by asking the right questions, you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies.
advicelocal.uk Gary