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1 year 1 month ago #283234 by Mikey
I recently submitted the WCA for my entitlement to ESA. Received the form out of the blue - the last time I received the form was in 2016. My question is: How long will I have to wait for the decision? The deadline for completion was towards the end of July.

Two months have now passed and I still haven't heard anything. Are any members on here able to provide me with an approximate date with regard to when they received a response to their own WCA?

Thanks

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1 year 1 month ago #283240 by Chris
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Hi Mickey,

Unfortunately there isn't any set time of how long it can be. I've seen my last two claims take 22 months for one, and 4 months for another.

Regards, Chris.

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1 year 1 month ago #283250 by Chocolady
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My forms went in middle of july and im still waiting

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1 year 1 month ago #283251 by Chocolady
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And i dont think you mean wca I think you mean esa50 form. Mines gone in same time as yours and im waiting to hear about if I need a wca

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1 year 1 month ago #283252 by Gary
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Hi Chocolady

There is a backlog but for peace of mind, I would ring DWP to check WCA forms have been loaded on the system.

Did you send the form off by recorded delivery, if you did check Royal Mail that it was delivered, it will give you a date and time, when you contact DWP have this information to hand.

Gary

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1 year 1 month ago #283253 by Gary
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Hi Chocolady

UC 50 or ESA 50 form is what you complete for a Work Capability Assessment :-)

Gary

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