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DLA wait times August 2022

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Bunnysarah · 05/10/2022 15:48

I made a claim for DLA 5th August so thought id start this for others who have made a claim same time!!!
My little boy has kabuki syndrome, severe hypotonia, feeding difficulties and sleep difficulties. Very anxious waiting a decision!!!!

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RunPamRun · 06/10/2022 23:24

Hi, my son's form was scanned August 8th. Had an initial letter of receipt, then another letter earlier this week to say sorry for the delay (so also after 8 weeks). I'd just sent off some additional information, which is showing as received by royal mail tracking, but I'm going to call tomorrow to make sure they've logged them against his application. 12 weeks puts us at October 31st. When I did call once to make sure the form was received within the six weeks from when I requested it I was told that's the week when it would hopefully be looked at, but it seems that 12-14 weeks is more accurate at the moment. So second or third week of November would seem about right. 🤔

Gemma96x · 05/10/2022 23:34

Hi bunny Sarah I also done a claim for my 7 year old son they received my form on the 3rd august 22. My son has autism dsm-5 I sent his report in with the form. At week 8 last week I got a letter saying sorry its taking so long for a decision and they would write to me ASAP still haven't heard anything at week 9. I phoned them up and they said there dealing with claims from the end of June so looks like we still have a long wait. Hope this helps.