Does DWP keeps previous DLA applications, can i u

kotenok

The DWP do retain previous DLA forms, but also operate a document retention policy which regularly destroys old file information, so the only way you will know for certain what they currently are holding for you is to make a Subject Access Request.

There is no reason why you should complete the DLA form based on your previous claim, however, you need to show that it is reasonable for your condition to have stayed the same, and that it is unreasonable to assume that you will have adapted to your condition since you were last assessed.

Even if you do intend to use the same information, I would still receommend that you have a look at our DLA Claim guides to ensure that you are submitting the best claim you can.

Gordon

K

The policy varies by department and document, there also seems to some variance in it application as I know of members who's documents should have been retained and were destroyed, and others where they should have been destroyed years before and were still available, so the only way you will know what is available is by raising a SAR.

You should always treat a DLA renewal as a new application for the benefit and provide full and detailed information.

Gordon