Originally Posted by
Ormeside28
I had to pay back the initial award but have enjoyed many years of the present one. For those “Growlers” still with us, try again. Best wishes
That is not what happened with me.
I can remember exactly but it was an award of, say £4,500. I was then reassessed at 20% as you say, but as it was more than 3 years after the initial award there was no 'mark time'. Had it been after a year then the pension payment would have been deferred until year 3.
Two points AFAIR, you must submit your application within 6 months of receiving the application forms. Any award is backdated to the date of submission. It is not quick, my present application was submitted before Christmas.