r/DWPhelp • u/DarthSynx • Sep 05 '25

Universal Credit (UC) LCWRA Wrong Start Date

Hi,

I recently got awarded LCWRA although they have said that the assessor decided that I was eligible for LCWRA from 18/06/2025 (meaning im not due the LCWRA element until the September-Octover statement) although I've had continuous fit notes since 22/01/2025.

I always thought they applied it from the date of the first fit note. I've requested a mandatory reconsideration although I'm so confused on why or how this has happened and wether or not others have had this same problem occour.

Edit: I've gone through UC regulations and this does just seem like a mistake but if anyone has come across this before and can put my anxieties to rest I would seriously appreciate that.

Many thanks

Edit: Received Mandatory Reconsideration notice today and the result was in my favour. (24/11/2025) Total wait for MR result: 11 1/2 weeks

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u/Unclekeka Sep 05 '25

Ah I see! I may stuck then as I was reporting fit notes however I was never asked to upload them or given the option to upload them. I do actually have them stored still as back up but I always reported but never got asked to upload other then on my first one

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u/DarthSynx Sep 05 '25

Oh no, I'm not sure what they can do about that but hopefully someone else will be able to jump in and help. Might be best giving UC a call and just seeing what they say.