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I'm happy to say I won my tribunal and my endometriosis is now classed as a disability

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endohope

Congratulations, happy to hear that you've received what you needed :) I hope you get the support you need as a result!

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Bez76

Good for you! Well done and again, hope you do get the support! x

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linnyloo63

Thank you it wasn't easy but glad it's over

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Gemx85x

Well done Hun, how long have you been fighting it xxI think personally it should be classed as a disability anyway as most employers don't like the time u have off with it and it restricts your day to day life it also causes depression too,

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linnyloo63

2011 ESA told me to claim for it it was turned down reclaimed 2013 had to go tribunal explain everything they had all my medical records letters from me and my doctor plus they sent one of there doctors to give me a medical I think it is based on the endo as for me the endo is terminal

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As-17

Congrats to u, nobody understands how bad endo is unless they suffer like us. Xxx

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Immunewolf21

Oh well done you!!!! I'm so happy to see some good news! I may need your advice soon myself! Awaiting an assessment.

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linnyloo63 in reply toImmunewolf21

No problem anything I can do to help

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dondons

Yay u :D well done really happy for u ;) xx I'm jus abt (again) 2go for a medical at atos for emloyment+support allowance hope im as lucky as u

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linnyloo63 in reply todondons

oh good luck I had to appeal the decision made by ESA luckily for me the nurse left too many loopholes and I spoke to the person explaining my condition to him myself

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dondons

Hey linnyloo63 howz things with u,hope ur ok. Jus thot I'd let u kno iv bn for my medical for my esa+YAY lol I was lucky like u this time :D jus wondering if should also try for dla(or pip if its now changed) xx

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