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LCWRA/backdated sick note

What authority does DWP have for refusing to accept a backdated sick note?  The GP issued a backdated sick note covering the period 4/8/21 - 23/10/22.  The claim has been treated as LCWRA (no obligations set) and WCA successful from 23/9/22.  DWP seem to want to avoid paying out a lot of money having delayed sending out the WCA questionnaire and then the IHAS delaying organising a telephone assessment.  PIP in payment - lower rate care (11 points), 12 points for mobility covering the same period and still in payment now.   

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  • Spoonie_Turtle
    Spoonie_Turtle Posts: 10,811 Forumite
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    edited 14 October 2022 at 1:27PM
    Assuming from the reference to LCWRA that this is for UC, what date was the health condition first reported?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    When did you report the health condition and have you provided continuous Fit Notes since then?
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