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DWP Challenge Successful Appeal

Terry Craven
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Benefit Advice & Appeals Service, Liverpool Veterans

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If the DWP try to take case to the UT. Are they entitled to withhold payment?

Elliot Kent
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They can, but don’t have to, suspend payment whilst an appeal is either ongoing or being considered. Hardship and potentially other factors should be considered. See e.g. DMG 06570 & 04800 onward.