DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 47

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Hi all! Does anyone know when monthly payments will start after back pay? Recieved my letter today but can't seem to find any Info about when payments will start. Is it 4 weeks after back pay or a certain date of the month? Thanks

I would like to know this too

Good luck 🙏🏻

4 weeks from back pay x

Guys I have been awarded HRC and when he turns 5 in August , LRM will start too ! I'm so happy! I hope all of you get what u want and deserve too xxxx

We do have settled status and we do claim benefits, attending schools here since 2015 and having NHS as we live in this country form almost 10 years. My youngest one who's special needs is 9. He was just a bit unlucky to loose his dad at young age and the pension is a support what's now affecting his eligibility to DLA. I do understand law is law and have tried to be simply honest when filling out the form. Now I need to focus on how to sort this all out not to prove them wrong or right.

Amazing news!!! Love this for you.

What was your SD again?

04/03. I'm praying for each and everyone of you!

Congratulations 🎊 👏🏻 💐

In that case, it looks like its the pension element.

Strange when, DLA, isnt means tested 🤷🏻‍♂️

But there are complicated rules for when child gets a benefit from outside uk according to citizens advice website

Finally got through scan date 5/3 she was quite rude said no update I asked how long are new claims taking she said give them upto a week you should hear something before then I don't know how to. Take that has the decision been made and she can't tell. Me or is it a reason grt me off the phone.. The whole reason I waited it out nearly 16 weeks before I rang the wait goes on

I have sent you a private message but not too successful.
PLEASE speak to Citizens Advice and ask if they have a person who deals with benefit queries, this is a complex query and you probably need specialist advice.
I would advise not to cancel the pension as the DWP are aware of this, quite rightly as you told them, hence the decision and they have confirmed the details with the pension provider, that's probably why it has taken so long. You can do an MR but you will need to do this correctly as they have made their decision quite clear, hence why you need to seek advice.

I will just sent out the letter and put on everything I think they should know to reconsider the decision.. if they still think it's a big issue will ask my next steps to do towards my homelands pension..

I rang and she said my claim is with a case manager (does anyone know the difference between it being with a decision maker and a case manager?) and I should hear this week. She's also put a note on for them to text me when a decision has been made, which I asked because from reading on here it seems very hit and miss as to whether you get a text or not.

I have found she was the most helpful person I have spoken to. Some have given me no information other than "we received it on 12/04 so you should hear by 20 weeks" which is so unhelpful.

Way was her name

I wouldn't cancel pension as it could go against you more and end up without that aswell.. go to citizens advice they will tell you if you be able to overturn it or what is best to do now

She wasn't rude but she seemed like she just wanted me off the phone tbh. Didn't offer any information just said it could be another week..
I might try ringing again and asking if another week waiting is right as I thought dm make decisions within 2 weeks ? I might be wrong xx

OK... I guess I'm just so fed up with this all I'm now freaking out and want everything to be sorted as soon as possible 🙃

Came back to you on private message 💐

Heartyguide gives you great advice.

The length of time, has been a disgrace but do you think you should have been awarded and why ?

This what you will need to say in the MR, because they are clear in how they have got to the decision

What date did you receive back pay?

It’s 4 weeks from back pay.
paid 4 weekly from then on x

I don't know didn't catch it I just through questions at her she kinda stuttered when I asked so am. I looking at 20 weeks as I'm 16.tomorrow she stuttered when said I should hear before the weeks out I don't know. How to. Take it she sounded like she just wanted me off the phone

Just recieved a text saying I’ve been awarded for my ADHD (awaiting diagnosis) 8 year old 🎉
-SD 28.03
-Went to DM this morning Monday 24th and decision by 2pm. He was awarded LRC which I actually think is very fair.
now waiting to asd 3 year old scan date 13.03 who went to DM on Friday 21st… 🤞🏼

Congratulations 🎊 👏🏻