Challenging a DLA decision - appealing against the decision

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/dla-appeals/DLA-appealing-the-decision/

Before you can appeal, you must have already asked the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to look at the decision again - this is called ‘mandatory reconsideration’. You can read our guide on how to ask for mandatory reconsideration.

If the DWP didn’t change their decision when you asked for mandatory reconsideration, you can appeal to an independent panel, called a tribunal.

The tribunal will look at your evidence and hear what you have to say, then make a decision. The tribunal is independent - it’s not part of the DWP.