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This section tells you how to challenge a decision about a benefit you have applied for, including Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

We tell you about the different benefits and decisions you can challenge, when you should challenge a decision by, how to challenge a decision, and what to expect. We also tell you how to appeal against a decision and what this involves.

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Benefit decisions you can challenge

You can challenge decisions about a number of common benefits, including Disability Living Allowance, Carer's Allowance and Income Support.

Benefit decisions: appealing outside normal dispute times

You will normally need to appeal against a benefit decision within a set period of time. But a decision can be reviewed again outside this set time, for specific reasons.

Benefit decisions: further information and contacts

Useful contacts and recommended reading for people challenging benefit decisions.

Benefit decisions: hearing your appeal at a tribunal

Some benefit appeals go to tribunal, where they are considered by an independent group of people. If you are not happy with the tribunal's decision, there are other opportunities to appeal.

Benefit decisions: how to appeal

Your appeal will first be reconsidered by the relevant agency. If you are not happy with the decision they make, the appeal will be referred to the Tribunals Service.

Benefit decisions: when to appeal

Information about appealing against benefit decisions, and how long you get to lodge an appeal.

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