DLA Award........

[dragonfly45]

Hi All,

Ive just been awarded DLA Lower Rate Care, after 2 tries and 1 tribunal.

I could appeal for the higher rate but ive got to the stage that i dont want to rock the boat, and will take what I have been given.

I got this award after a doctor came to my home for a medical, he didnt examine me or look round my flat.He just asked me questions and after 35 minutes made his assumptions and left.

How can a doctor who doesnt know you or what you have been through....KNOW what you need. Its not the greatest system, and I feel that to get the mobility part of DLA you have to be severely disabled.

I dont understand their decision when i am in the support group for ESA, none of it makes sense, but im glad its over now.

I hope anyone who applies gets it, but I think it depends on who the decison maker is.....

Thanks for all the support on this site.

Sue xx

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I have the same mind set I get low rate care dla ... I have been getting it for four years... Despite me deteriorating due to arthritis I get no joy in getting any higher award so just take my dla .. A least I get it ... And using it to help myself the best I can with it..

Glad you got something

VG x

[kiera2002]

Glad you got something as all I seem to read is that the majority are turned down...can I just ask how long it was from your home medical for you to receive your decision? x

[dragonfly45 in reply to kiera2002]

Hi, my medical was on a tuesday and I heard from DWP about 8 days later, so not long, but felt like a lifetime. Just glad its over now and dont have to worry too much about getting taxis to the shops or paying bills with the extra money. Not that its a fortune, but its something.

Yeh I know what you mean about all the negativity on the site about getting an award but its really true, i think its the luck of the draw, hope this helps x

[shazzap12]

I was in exactly the same situation, but my health has got some much worse with new debilitating illnesses also being diagnosed so I have just sent my form in asking for an upgrade and will see what happens. I had a medical done when I was awarded a blue badge, and asked for a copy of the OT's report which was very detailed, so sent that off as part of supporting evidence so hopefully that will help.

[cjw064]

Hi Sue,

Congratulations on getting the DLA award. You're right in what you say, don't push your luck, your on the ladder now, so use it to your advantage at a later date if needed.

Well done once again.

Liam Carter

Senior Case Manager

My Benefit Claim

mybenefitclaim.co.uk