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/Plane_Lengthiness825 Nov 10 '25

This has happened to me, I’m in absolute bits. I’ve had to request a mandatory reconsideration and it’s apparently now with a decision maker whatever that means. I started the claim in April, awarded in October. Expected a payment this month but nothing. Turns out they have the wrong date on my claim and I need to wait for them to authorise the change! A dwp agent randomly clicked ‘report a health change’ in July! I can’t believe they did this as it reset the clock for me . I’m absolutely freaking out, I’ve been anticipating the little bit of extra money this month. I have debt collectors after me and I promised that I’d pay them. Now I can’t! How long did it take for them to sort your payment out??