How can I request a review of my decision?
March 15, 2023 | 35,00 EUR | answered by Emma Weinert
Dear lawyer,
my name is Otto Dörr and I am reaching out to you as I have an urgent question regarding social law. My concern involves the review of my decision and I hope that you can assist me with this.
The current situation is as follows: Some time ago, I received a decision from the social welfare office granting me benefits. However, I feel that the amount of benefits was not calculated correctly and therefore I may be entitled to higher benefits.
The current status is that I am barely making ends meet with the current benefits and therefore I urgently need a review and potentially a recalculation of my decision. My concerns are that I am financially tight and the current benefits are not sufficient to adequately support my livelihood.
Therefore, my question to you is: How can I request a review of my decision and what steps do I need to take for this? Are there any deadlines I need to adhere to or what documents are required for the review? I would greatly appreciate it if you could assist me in this matter.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Otto Dörr
Dear Mr. Dörr,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the review of your decision in social law. I understand that it is important to have the benefits calculated correctly in order to adequately secure your livelihood. I am happy to provide you with detailed information and tips so that you can successfully carry out the process of reviewing your decision.
First of all, it is important to know that you generally have the right to request a review of your decision. This request must be submitted in writing to the relevant social welfare office. It is advisable to send the request by registered mail to have proof of receipt. In the application, you should specifically explain why you wish to have your decision recalculated and which points you believe were incorrectly calculated.
There are no specific deadlines for requesting a review, however, it is advisable to do so promptly as soon as you have doubts about the correctness of the decision. The sooner you act, the sooner any necessary corrections can be made.
For the review, usually documents such as income statements, rental agreements, bank statements, and other relevant documents are required. It is important to submit all relevant documents completely and correctly so that an accurate recalculation can be made.
After submitting the application, the social welfare office will review your documents and make a new calculation. If it turns out that you are actually entitled to higher benefits, a new decision will be sent to you. If you are not satisfied with the result of the recalculation, you have the option to file an appeal.
I hope this information helps you and wish you success in reviewing your decision. If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am happy to help.
Best regards,
Emma Weinert
Social Law Attorney
