Yet another WCA
fade2gray
Community member Posts: 8 Connected
Hi,
I was already on ESA/WRAG when In January I received and returned a health questionnaire for which I was asked to attend a WCA appointment in February.
I then received a letter from DWP on Saturday 30th March informing me that, as a result of the WC, my ESA had been stopped from Friday 29th March and declared me fit for work and should get a job or claim UC, despite still having the same condition.
I made a claim for UC, submitting fit-notes, and on 10th April CAB initiated a 'mandatory reconsideration' for me warning that it could be a long process and could be even longer if taken to tribunal (I have yet to hear anything back).
Today I received a pdf document, in my UC journal, with the heading:
"Your Universal Credit claim
We need to find out more about your health condition"
... informing me that I'll receive another health questionnaire and possibly have to attend another WCA.Is this normal practice?
P.S. wasn't sure whether to post this under ESA or UC.
Comments
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Hi,Yes, it's perfectly normal because you claimed UC. The recent work capability assessment you had was for ESA and you were found fit for work. As you claimed UC, then you won't be able to go back onto ESA even if the Tribunal goes in your favour. I'm afraid the process now starts all over again and you'll need to fill out the form and return it with all your evidence no later than the date stated on the letter (when you receive it)Any new decision made will overrule the Tribunal decision, unfortunately.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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So, are you saying that the mandatory reconsideration is a pointless exercise?
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Yes byes no one wins that pity they don’t scrap mr and just do tribunal
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fade2gray said:So, are you saying that the mandatory reconsideration is a pointless exercise?
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
fade2gray said:So, are you saying that the mandatory reconsideration is a pointless exercise?Community Manager
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