Hi guys,
I applied for OPFP in August and had an interview with the Inspector in November. I was under the impression that a decision shouldn't take too much longer after that. However, I still have not heard anything. I have rang my local office numerous times to be told that they are working in rotation and there is quite a backlog. I completely understand this as I'm sure their workload has increased and they are under pressure.
I decided to call into the local office yesterday on the off chance that maybe, being there in person, I'd get a more definitive answer. The lady gave me a phone number to call and told me to call straight away and stress I had the meeting with the inspector in November and I have heard nothing since. I called the number and got through to the same lady who answers the phone in the local office! She told me they are processing claims they got in February!! Needless to say I was in shock. 11 months to process a claim! Surely there can't be that much of a backlog??
Does this sound right?
Has anybody any experience of long waiting times?
Would it be advisable to get a TD involved?
I am working part time and this is my only source of income at the moment. It's a massive struggle.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I applied for OPFP in August and had an interview with the Inspector in November. I was under the impression that a decision shouldn't take too much longer after that. However, I still have not heard anything. I have rang my local office numerous times to be told that they are working in rotation and there is quite a backlog. I completely understand this as I'm sure their workload has increased and they are under pressure.
I decided to call into the local office yesterday on the off chance that maybe, being there in person, I'd get a more definitive answer. The lady gave me a phone number to call and told me to call straight away and stress I had the meeting with the inspector in November and I have heard nothing since. I called the number and got through to the same lady who answers the phone in the local office! She told me they are processing claims they got in February!! Needless to say I was in shock. 11 months to process a claim! Surely there can't be that much of a backlog??
Does this sound right?
Has anybody any experience of long waiting times?
Would it be advisable to get a TD involved?
I am working part time and this is my only source of income at the moment. It's a massive struggle.
Thanks in advance for any help.