Asking for a written Statement of reasons for deci

Hi I have been on ib for 13yrs now with various disabilities, I filled the limited capability for work questionnaire form in and sent numerous Consultants reports in concerning my conditions. I was placed in the WRAG group which i am not at all happy about, support group i thought would have been not to much of a problem, I am appealing, but I need to know the reasons why before i can appeal as it says on the GL24 appeal form (WHY DONT YOU AGREE WITH THE DECISION)!!! I phoned the benefit office up to ask them to send me a written statement through A.S.A.P, of reasons on the decision, this was 9 days ago and no reply yet? How long does it take then to send the statement?? I am right in thinking i have to have the reasons before i can appeal properly? as anybody else been in this position?

As you have not been given very little information about why you have been placed in the WRAG, it can be difficult to explain why you disagree.

You can request that the DWP send an explanation for the decision and if you do so the deadline for the appeal will be extended by 14 days but it is not advisable to do this. The opportunities for confusion and missed deadlines are increased, the reasons given may still not be very detailed and it may make completing the appeal form more difficult unless you have detailed knowledge of benefits law.

Wherever possible you should give some grounds for why you think the decision is wrong, but ensure that you always make it clear that these may not be your only grounds of appeal and
that you may wish to add more once you have had an opportunity to see the evidence being used.

It is very important however that you return the GL24 within the one month time limit. See:-

How to submit an appeal

How long do I have to appeal?

Is there any risk to challenging a decision?