DLA Change of Circumstances - Success

I was on HRM LRC, (as a result of severe ME) but my care needs have increased over the last couple of years. I had a lot of encouragement to fill in the form from a friend and when I rang up the DWP at Blackpool they were helpful.

The form was sent to me on 26 September and I sent it back on the 25 October. I attached medical evidence, the most recent from 2011.

DWP wrote to me to acknowledge receipt of the form and said it may take 11 weeks to review, but on Monday (11th November) I received a letter to say I had been awarded MRC (HRM to remain)

I was very surprised by the speed of the decision - only 2 weeks. Not sure if I was just lucky or DWP are trying to clear up DLA claims/change of circs now PIP is live.

Thanks Gordon

I am delighted by this decision, especially as I had a dreadful time with the changeover from IB to ESA.

I meant to add that the claim was only backdated to the date the form was sent out. The reason the DWP gave for this was because I didn't tell them, at the time, when my circumstances changed. As my deterioration has been gradual it is impossible to identify a particular date, but it is just not worth trying to argue the point, and I probably wouldn't be successful anyway. Have to pick the battles.

I hope my experience gives some hope to anyone in a similar position.