Failed ESA medical

Kaylee87

I just thought I should update incase anyone is in same situation as me, I had my appeal on 28th March and I won! Was a big weight off my shoulders! They put me in wrag group and said I shouldn't be reassessed for another year.
I'm just wondering about backpay and increase of payment from them how long its taking at the moment? and is there a limit on how long they can issue the backpay to? Someone told me its limited to 6 months but this whole thing has taken almost a year?

HB58

Hi Kaylee, that is 'ggod' news, thanks for letting us know.

Your ESA will be backdated to the date of the original adverse decision. I have heard of people waiting for a couple of moths to get this, you might be able to speed up the process by sending a copy of the tribunal letter to the DWP office dealing with your claim.

Just a word of warning - the tribunal have no power to set the date of your reassessment. They do 'advise' on this but the DWP can, and do, ignore this

skibadee

Thats wonderful news, as one who suffers with depression/Anxiety and panic attacks too.....I can imagine how relieved you are.