What should I expect at my DLA tribunal?

[helen01]

I have got my DLA tribunal on Wednesday and am starting to get in a real state about it. Please can you tell me what to expect? I have got Fybro and CFS and am dreading it. Thanks

[Offcut]

You will see a proper Doctor and a judge in my case they were very nice. Always answer with your bad days and it is not a good move to be smart wear what is easy to put on and comfortable. Take your carer/ friend with you as a witness. Hearsay is acceptable in the room as you do not take an oath. Mine lasted 10 mins and was found in my favour. It is about 41% that win appeals. I wish you the very best of luck.

Phill

[Angeldancea812]

I had 2 people asking me questions about the sort of thing I could do for myself and what I couldn't. There was also a guy that was neutral. They agreed with me that the doctor who had been to see me had been against me from the beginning. You then leave the room for a couple of minutes while they make their decision.

[helen01]

Thanks for that I am so nervous. I'm just sorting out all the paperwork to get ready for it and Im hoping and praying they decide in my favour. Its so hard having to go through all this isnt it?

[Offcut in reply to helen01]

hope it goes well keep us up to speed!

[bluebell10]

hi all,ive just joined this community so im new to all this,i have been refused mobility dla a few times so after getting fed up with ppl telling me wat i can do when i no i cant do things i decided to appeal,ive been so scared tho i bottled it & decided to go ahead with a hearing but not attend im still waiting for the date its been 4 mths now.theres just so much paperwork.i hope those of you who went got on well xwhoops sorry im so stupid i didnt realise what i was doing ive never written on these sites before i thought i was writing about an experience i had with dla please forgive me no harm meant. il blame my ignorance on my medication.im hoping to make friends here & talk to ppl who understand fibro & all that x