UC Appeal - backdating claim

Hi B&W

Thought i would share some positive news 🙌🏽🥳, just a small win for social justice.

I am the appointee for son and recently applied for UC (Oct 25) once he finished studies, and was looking for work, but hindered by chronic physical and MH issues.

I found out that there is an option to backdate the claim by 1 month from original claim date. So once i had time and capacity, after completing house move in Sept 25, i put in the claim. After chasing DWP decision the BD claim was rejected. I then put in a MR . Again the MR claim was rejected. I then put in an Appeal.

Today I received a call from DWP advising the decision had been reversed and award would be backdated !!! Expecting a letter in UCJ to confirm the decision and more importantly the basis of the reviewed decision.

The moral of the story , is don't be put off by the decision makers reasoning. If you can argue a illegitimate claim and have done some research on it, then go ahead and take it to next DM. All you are asking is ' can someone check this decision is fair and legally correct' , thats my mantra anyhow.

I have come to learn through alittle experience, the system is flawed as much as the reasoning and application of law.

Good luck everyone.