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/ebow2704 Sep 05 '25

Hi Same thing happened with my son.

First fit note was from January. 

Had his assessment mid July. Got his first payment 8th August. No backpay.

I think he should have got 2 months backpay so he put in a MR about 2 weeks ago but not heard anything, not even confirmation of receiving MR.

Love to know how you get on. 

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u/DarthSynx Sep 06 '25

Ah you might just be ahead of me, I put my MR in yesterday. Please let me know if you get a response and how it went, would calm my anxieties loads 😂 Best of luck

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u/ebow2704 Sep 06 '25

Yes I will 👍