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18 hours 49 minutes ago #312695 by Fiona
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Hi, I transferred to UC LCW from WRAG ESA in January 2024 and told my work advisor at the time I believed I should be on LCWRA. They sent me out a UC50 which I filled in and sent back February 2024 at no point was I asked for fit notes. I finally got my assessment last week after 12 months, I’ve just been notified that I have been awarded LCWRA Thankfully. I’m just wondering if I’ll be entitled to back pay? I was initially getting transitional protection which I know will now stop. Any advice would be appreciated Thankyou
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15 hours ago #312701 by David
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Hi Fiona
As you asked for a new assessment and a UC50 ( now called a WCA50 ) your entitlement to the full LCWRA rate starts from the date you requested the new assessment. So your backpay will commence from that date.
Your Transitional Protection may not stop. Your previous Legacy Benefits amount will have to be re-calculated by the DWP and a new figure generated for your Transitional Element.
If you are responsible for Council Tax I can foresee problems. But I would wait until the DWP has recalculated your Transitional Protection to inform them.
Let me know how you get on.
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As you asked for a new assessment and a UC50 ( now called a WCA50 ) your entitlement to the full LCWRA rate starts from the date you requested the new assessment. So your backpay will commence from that date.
Your Transitional Protection may not stop. Your previous Legacy Benefits amount will have to be re-calculated by the DWP and a new figure generated for your Transitional Element.
If you are responsible for Council Tax I can foresee problems. But I would wait until the DWP has recalculated your Transitional Protection to inform them.
Let me know how you get on.
David
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11 hours 58 minutes ago #312708 by Fiona
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Thankyou so much David. I’ve only had a letter with the award on my journal upto now which said I may be owed money. I think I have to wait for them to let me know about any back pay. As soon as I hear anything I will update you. Thanks again
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9 hours 3 minutes ago #312712 by Fiona
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Hi David just to update it should’ve said I was transferred in 2025 and when I sent the UC50 off not 2024. Swear I get my years mixed up
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34 minutes ago #312716 by David
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Hi Fiona
Not to worry....
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Not to worry....
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