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7 years 3 months ago #207258 by Ann

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Hi,
After my esa assessment in January I have been placed in the SG which is such a massive relief!! I was paid at the usual esa rate for WRAG but I have been told, not by the DWP, that I should receive a back payment for the balance - another £20 something per week - from when I sent my claim form in June last year. If not then that`s fine, I`m just delighted to be in the SG and not have to worry for the next 18 months, but does anyone know if it`s true about the balance being back dated please?

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7 years 3 months ago #207260 by Gordon

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Ann

Who initiated the reassessment, did you report a Change of Circumstances?

If you did then I would expect the ESA to be backdated to the date that you contacted the DWP.

If the DWP initiated the reassessment then I would expect it to apply from the day that the Decision was made unless the Decision Maker believes there is compelling evidence to back date.

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7 years 3 months ago #207261 by Ann

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Hi Gordon,
It was the DWP who initiated the reassessment so it looks like a no.

Thank you for your reply.

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7 years 3 months ago #207262 by Gordon

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Ann wrote: Hi Gordon,
It was the DWP who initiated the reassessment so it looks like a no. Thank you for your reply.

Sorry!

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7 years 3 months ago #207265 by Ann

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It would have been nice but I`m in the Support Group. Peace of mind for a while is brilliant.

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