ESA Technical Question

chinagirl

From the date of the Work Capabilities Test,

Uncertain

healy wrote: »

It varies how long appeals take, but it is usually between 3 and 6 months.

Reconsiderations are usually quicker and take weeks rather than months.

Thanks again.

So, what we are saying then is that if one just wants to (legally) maximise the bottom line either way (and the GP is willing to issue certificates then)....

Take most of the 28 days before appealing

String out the appeal process as long as possible

That way, should you ultimately lose, you get at least assessment rate for as long as possible.

Obviously if you win it is all backdated to when it was stopped anyway.

Don't think much of the system but you can't change it all on your own!