I everybody reading blogs for several weeks. Time to write my profile,my name his ray aged 65 COPD 6 years. Medication spireva, seretide, ventolin,
DLA
My first claim was a disaster total my fault. I never appealed. My second claim latter part of last year. I downloaded the claim form took my time, then sent off. Refused , rather then appeal I asked them to look at my claim again, asking for the case notes (these notes can be used later if you appeal) It was clear from these notes why they had refused. As I was attending my yearly visit to the medical centre I enquired about gaining a copy of any test result, although this is only done between the DWP and your Doctor the nurse wrote down two result for me Spirometry test and the MRC scale. I used the internet to decipherer these results, and DWP own web site to do a comparison as to what would be expected for a person at this level. I downloaded all the information highlighted the parts which I believed applied to me ,and along with a not to nice covering letter sent it off. Not expecting to much, 10 days later a letter arrived informing me my claim was agreed, higher rate mobility and middle rate care indefinite period.
So rather than appeal ask them look again, you have better chance to resolve a dispute if you know the cause, you can still appeal plus you will have the case papers.
FEVI (%predicted)
Severity of airflow obstruction
( Post – bronchodilator )
>80%
Stage 1-Mild
50-79%
Stage 2-Moderate
30-49%
Stage 3-Severe
<30%
Stage 4-Very Severe
Mycophenolate instead of Perfinedine or Nintenanib? 
COVID rescue pack-available but not available!
Hyperinflation of lungs
Asthma during respiratory infections
Transferred to Respiratory unit & holed up there 
