§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security for what reasons disability benefit restored on appeal is not backdated to the time of the refusal of benefit; and if she will make a statement. [36087]
§ Mr. DenhamThe fact that a decision is changed on appeal does not, necessarily, mean that the earlier decision was incorrect. A person's condition may have deteriorated since they made their appeal or they may produce fresh evidence to the tribunal. The date from which benefit is awarded will also be determined by the tribunal. For example, where an award is made because of a subsequent change in the person's circumstances, benefit will be paid from the date of the change rather than the date of the decision appealed against.