"Unfortunately"? Surely if it were counted from the date of claiming, then you would have fewer days on ESA?
As it is you get all the period on the "assessment" rate (or your old benefit if you are transferring, I assume) and then the 365 days on ESA(WRAG rate). Or have I misunderstood (again)?
If your original claim was for ESA, then it from the start date of your claim, the Assessment period is included.
If you have been transfered then the start date is the Effective Date of Transfer on the Decision letter.
The count is only for days spent in the WRAG while receiving ESA(CB), time spent in the Support Group does not count towards the 365 days.
Gordon
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