Do they backdate DLA?

[Frasersmum123]

I applied for DLA (For DS) back in May, and they have asked for a Consultant report which I dont think they have yet.

They have sent me another letter today to say that they are sorry they havent given me a descision yet, but they will let me know when they will.

Will they backdate it from the day I have applied? I am hoping they might because if his claim is agreed I want to buy DS a bead table like they have in Dr's waiting rooms. He loves the one he has and plays on it for hours but its getting too small

pretty sure it is backdated, I know carers is

think you can get 3 months - any longer will be decided on case by case basis

yes - I had a huge lump sum backdated - they backdate it to when you apply for the form (assuming you got that piece of paper stamped from them) - or when they receive the application if not. Mine took literally months and months of backwards and forwards to consultants - it was about £2.5k backdated, that was a lovely surprise!

and yes from date they recieve application

Thanks everyone - I read my post bac and realised I sounded really money grabbing, but I promise im not

Backdating usually means asking them to consider awarding the money before you actually applied.

Not money -grabbing when it's money you're entitled to!

They took months to deal with ds2's first DLA claim. I think I applied in April and eventually got a decision in September. They backdated it to when I applied.

Like Weegle, we got 2.5 years' backdated.