Inside Information

[UnmoderatetheNet]

Hi Guys, I’m looking for inside information regarding back dating Jobseekers allowance and also appealing against decisions made for deductions made to benefits.

I’ve read all the pamphlets, the sticky and know what they tell you, I’m looking for info on what they don’t.

I have the oddest feeling the system is designed to deny payments whenever possible.

What is the criteria for accepting a back dated claim?

What is the criteria for reversing a penalty to benefits?

Or more precisely what reasons will get a sanction reversed?

Edited June 15, 2012 by UnmoderatetheNet

[benidorm60]

My cousin got it backdated, she split up from her partner and couldnt caim for a while till she sorted herself out she was told this by CAB

By upto 1 month prior to the date of claim if it was unreasonable for you to claim earlier. Acceptable reasons include strikes at DWP, failure of transport, separation from partner, a death of a close relative and for certain administrative reasons when going from another benefit.

 

It can be backdated further but only when you have been misled by the DWP as to entitlement or relied on written advice from an advice agency,or where there is bad weather or if you have been given factually incorrect information by an employer/bank etc and didnt think you were entitled.

[caro]

Maybe if you explained more about your problem it would be easier to advise.

 

Why do you need JSA backdated, what reasons were given for deductions, and why do you disagree with them?

Edited June 15, 2012 by caro

[MIKEY DABODEE]

I agree what specific information do you need