I became ill in March but was only able to re-claim ESA in September because owing to the severity of the condition, I was too unwell to act any sooner. I have provided a sick note going back to March because the GP was aware of the position. The DWP is saying that ESA may only be backdated three months but I am wondering whether this is a hard and fast rule that applies to all situations or whether there is any flexibility or a discretionary element?
We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.
