In association with DAR 8(14).
NB: There isn't any question that this applies to new awards, or new increases, of a "relevant benefit". HOWEVER, a note of caution....
Where a relevant benefit has been in payment and ongoing for sometime and it just happens to come to light "now", it has been suggested that any change to HB/CTB cannot go back further than the last decision date.... Unfortunatley, I don't have time to analyse it or explore it further at this time, but I mention it on the offchance that the LA you're dealing with makes that argument (I *think* most won't).
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