Mandatory Reconsideration Request Letter

Gordon wrote:

Jonathan wrote: I have to get my Mandatory Reconsideration Request letter to the DWP by 16th of this month and have a considerable amount of information to go through in challenging the Healthcare Professionals findings at my medical assessment.

Is it acceptable to write a short letter to the DWP requesting a Mandatory Reconsideration informing them of my request, and that I will follow this up with a further letter providing further evidence including challenging the findings of the medical report?

Yes you can do this, they should give you four weeks to send in the extra information, but earlier is better.

Gordon

Just to clarify your answer above. I have to request a Mandatory Reconsideration(MR) within one month of the DWP decision, but will be given an extra 4 weeks from the date of my MR request letter to provide further evidence for my case.

For example, I have to request (MR) by the 16th November, if I write a request letter dated 10th November I will be given 4 weeks from the 10th November to provide any extra evidence, including challenging the medical report findings.

Just to say that I have just been given 3 weeks to get extra info in, not 4 weeks.

funmum wrote: Just to say that I have just been given 3 weeks to get extra info in, not 4 weeks.

Who was it that informed you had 3 weeks?

For what it's worth, I would advise any communications via post to be sent using, as a minimum, "signed for" (the old recorded delivery). Yes, it's extra cost but it makes it impossible for the DWP (or any of the assessment providers) to successfully argue non-receipt. It's a very sad state of affairs but it is what it is.

If I am unable to submit all the evidence I want to for a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) and the DWP then stand by their original decision, will I be able to submit any additional evidence to an appeal, and will it be accepted by the appeal.

My condition is causing me significant anxiety and stress. However the DWP say I have never been diagnosed with stress or anxiety, and a diagnosis may take several months to obtain. Would I be able to present such evidence at an appeal.