Problem with ESA application

Hi.
If an ESA application is refused, is there another benefit you can apply for to be backdated for the time waiting for the decision?
Thanks

The claimant will be paid the assessment rate of ESA while awaiting the decision (subject to 365 day time-limit of contributary ESA), this pays the the same amount as JSA. As the claimant will have been in receipt of a benefit, I don't think there is anything that can be backdated to also cover this period.

Handson, my comments only apply in the phase whilst awaiting the initial decision. if the claimant decides to appeal the refusal, no money is payable during the mandatory reconsideration period unless the claimant signs on for JSA. Once a formal appeal has been submitted, payment will restart - as long as the whole period since the adverse decision is covered by 'fit-notes' from the GP.