just got mt tribunal date for dla..i would be grateful for any tips..thanx my fibro pals....................

[shopaholic]

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[wiccamom]

Hi, i would definatley say that you have to overplay it hun! I recently went to my mums tribunal and she did get the chance to actually explain all parts of her illnesses. If possible take a friend and say they have to accompany you. Not sure how bad your fibro is but if i go anywhere i have to be in wheelchair or use a mobility scooter, you have to act on the day as though it is the worst day you have, maybe even overdo it the day before to make sure. They are strict but mainly fair as far as i could tell.

I wish you much luck hun! Let us know how it goes!

I could maybe give you a few more tips if you give a little info on how you suffer?? xxx

[shopaholic in reply to wiccamom]

thankyou...........im not in a chair but i do have 2 use a stick...i also have arthritus in my right hip and 2 degenertive discs in my spine and thoracic outlet syndrome in my right side(thats a a very painful condition in my neck/arm/fingers...my whole life has taken a turn 4 the worst wi all these conditions...im never without pain...i do work but have had 2 cut my hrs 3 times as i cannot cope wi long days..i also have 2 sit down whilst at work.hope u r havin a gud day..luv xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[shopaholic in reply to wiccamom]

p.s i am lucky enough 2 have a proper reprisetive comin wi me xxx

[harvey12]

listen dont worry if it does not go well mine didnt and i got refused i was in a chair at the time and really bad i was in tears also they just didnt seem to care but i didnt let that phase me i put in another claim which i had help with filling in the forms from my local cab office and ever since i have got my dla each time even when i have had to go for medicals which are also a nightmare so dont worry if they do refuse you they try to find out who is genuine and who is not the genuine ones wont give up it also helps if you have a good gp and if you see an occupational therapist but seriously dont worry too much dont let them get you down remember they aint the ones living with it so they will never understand but im sure you will be fine just be strong hun xx hope it all goes well for you take care of yourself xx

[shopaholic in reply to harvey12]

thankyou 4 that...its not till mid july..il keep u posted!!take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[pottydog]

No help from me I'm afraid, I wouldn't have a clue, but wanted to wish you luck. It never ceases to amaze me, the stress that people trying to claim have to go through, it hardly helps our health.

Wiccamom's advice is spot on, we had to lay it on thick in order for our daughter to receive DLA, no lies, just paint your symptoms at their worst.

BB Lunar

[Mamina]

The aim is for you to think about your worst day. Think about get a copy of what you sent from DLA they should be able to give you a copy of that. klook at the answers you gave and prepare for your appeal by to defend what you said in your application form. Think of what you are mainly struggling with and please avoid the word "manage" if possible say something like "I struggle to make my bed or I would struggle to make a meal, I struggle to prepare a meal, etc. They have a mandate to cut the costs down but unfortunately some of us are suffering with an ununderstood illness and disability differes it is not the same with everyone. I use the word struggle, e.g. I struggle to balance things or I struggle to hold a full cup of water" or something along those line. It is what is difficult for you to do, how the illness makes you feel e.g. depressioon, anxiety etc. make sure you have a ccopy of what was written about you as this is "your life". I have just been refused my esa and have no money at all am also concerned that it may affect my dla. Things are hard and will get worse for us. I spent the whole day asleep due to the level of stress as stress makes me really ill. It was a shock to realise that I have no more income at all. Good luck

Mamina

[siver52]

i dont know how old you are, so please dont be offended. I got a tremendous amount of help from Age Concern and citizens advice. I got high mobility DLA and am in support group for ESA. I dont know what the outcome would have been without their help.

[wiccamom]

Oh i was really lucky with ESA, they sent medical team to my home and fortunately i was having a bad day when they turned up! She even told me to stop trying to do the tests in the end as she could see how bad my condition affects me lol. You just have to remember that they dont have a clue and they need to see your worst side hun! I also got into the support group.

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[demelza]

hi shopaholic i agree with what wiccamom has said also dress down i went for mine with a lady from cab and she told me to do this as she had accompanying another lady who went dressed in her sunday best and make up on she was turned down for dla the doc said she looked so well hope this is of some help x

[shopaholic]

thankyou so much everyone.....ill keep u posted...p.s 1m 55 years old but feel95 some days!!!ha haxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[eirwen]

look at a website called health & benefits.. i found out about after i lost my appeal, but i have passed it on to loads of people & they have won.. i lost my appeal for incapacity benefit because i can use a computer mouse & can do home shopping.. i hope and wish each & every one all the best of luck xxxx

[losingwilltolive in reply to eirwen]

Hi Eirwen

I have my 2nd DLA tribunal on Thursday. 1st one the judge was awful and when I appealed to 2nd tier he said there were 34 errors in law and he had never seen anything like it!

Please can you be more specific and maybe post a link to the website you suggest as I can't find it.

Kind regards

Susie