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PIP Tribunal - HMRC appeal decision
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First of all congratulations on the award, well done, especially if you went on your own.
I'm afraid there is nothing you can do to prevent the DWP appealing the Decision, like you, they have a further right of appeal but only because they believe that there has been an Error of Law in the making of the Decision, not because they think the Decision is wrong.
What is an Error of Law?
In reality, appeals at this stage are very rare and you may be worrying yourself needlessly.
It usually takes the DWP 5-8 weeks to process a Tribunal result, I would give them a call in a couple of days to make sure that they have received the Decision Notice.
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More important - CAB advisor told me yesterday that the arrears of £6K will be treated as capital by ESA and I have 52 weeks where it is disregarded - I'm sure this is wrong, please advise.
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BK wrote: Thank you for clarification on possible dwp appeal. Law was followed (I checked once got breath back), so in theory if they cannot appeal the tribunal decision - which i quote states ' In reaching its decision the Tribunal placed particular reliance upon the evidence of the Appellant and extensive written medical evidence' - the Judge even commended me on my courage to go through the appeal and answer as best as I could for over 1 hour - massive ordeal, but they were really kind.
More important - CAB advisor told me yesterday that the arrears of £6K will be treated as capital by ESA and I have 52 weeks where it is disregarded - I'm sure this is wrong, please advise.
I'm afraid back payments are only disregarded for a year, after this, they become capital and are considered by Income RElated benefits.
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