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The claimants argued in court that the treatment was unfair and that they should get the equivalent cash â but they lost the case in February this year.
The DWP argued that it wasn’t as easy to raise legacy benefits as fast as Universal Credit because of the old computer systems used.
The shorter time period in the appeal means that millions of people on legacy benefits could get £720 in backdated payments.
This is based on the £20 a week for 36 weeks (nine months).
But, there is no guarantee of a payout and it could be weeks or even months before Appeal judges make a decision.
And even if the case is successful you shouldn’t expect anything soon as the decision could still be appealed by the DWP.
Plus any decision over how the DWP will make amends will take time.
A spokesperson for Osbornes Law said: “Whilst the claimants in this case are willing to accept that initially in March 2020 there were technical issues that made applying the £20 per week uplift to those on legacy benefits challenging, we do not accept that this reason justified the ongoing difference in treatment for the duration of the uplift period.
“As further evidence came to light, it became clear that those on legacy benefits were the hardest hit by the pandemic, but no measures were taken by the government to assist them.”;
A DWP spokesperson said: “We are awaiting the decision of the Court.
“The temporary £20 uplift ensured vital support was given to those facing the most financial disruption during the Covid pandemic.”;
Can I get benefits backdated?
It is possible to get some benefits backdated if you found out you’ve missed out on claiming for them.
It depends on which benefit you’re making a claim for, as different benefits have different rules for back payment.
But a claim for attendance allowance cannot be backdated.
The date of your claim will be the date you call and ask for a claim form â as long as you complete and return it within the time given.
If you download a claim form, it will be the date your completed claim form is received.
An estimated £13billion worth of benefits are going unclaimed including child benefit and help with council tax bills.