I won my DLA after 11 months

[Lucyw]

After 11 months, 2 appeals, a tribunal where they lost my files, an ATOS medical and then today.

Phew very very hard work, but got there in the end

[jom277]

Congratulations. I am glad you got there in the end.

[Lucyw]

Thanks, such a hard slog though.

[jom277 in reply to Lucyw]

I know the feeling. Mine took 11 months too and after tribunal in July I was awarded low rate Dla. However as my condition had continued to deteriorate, the tribunal recommended I apply for a suppression. I am still waiting to hear back although myself and a fellow social worker keep chasing it.

Might be off to MP in the New Year if I still haven't heard.

[Susan20067389 in reply to jom277]

Hi Jom277,

Do you have a social worker to help you with your FMA? Just I have applied for one and been refused. I saw a OT as my doctor requested one for as walking was becoming a challenge the OT told me I needed a social worker then when I told the social worker what the OT said I was called a liar.

Thanks

Susan

[jom277 in reply to Susan20067389]

What is fma? We might use a different term in our area?

[beth2]

well done lucy it is nice to have some good news take care love beth x

[Amanda]

well done,I'm still waiting after them looking at my claim twice plus an appeal.

[Lucyw in reply to Amanda]

That's what happened to me. Don't give up, they want people to give up I'm sure. I felt so strongly about it this time. Appeal and stick with it. Good luck

[pinkblossom]

Well done Lucy! It gives the rest off us a little hope,iv got my medical assessment in my own home tomorrow,I'm already starting to get a bit worried!..Julie xx

[Lucyw in reply to pinkblossom]

Don't be worried the medical was quite straight forward. Good luck.

[pinkblossom in reply to Lucyw]

Thanks Lucy,fingers crossed..xx

[linlit]

well done i won my esa appeal 2 wees ago after 13 months

[Lucyw in reply to linlit]

fantastic linlit. it's a great relief and a ton of weight off ones shoulders.

[hamble99b]

well done!

sandra.

ps did you use the benefits & work info? I did.

[Lucyw in reply to hamble99b]

Some of it, but to be honest I was just myself, cried all the way through the hearing

[Sammicat15]

very well done, Lucy. am just sorry it has taken you such a struggle to get to this point. hope things go more smoothly for you from here on x

[Lucyw in reply to Sammicat15]

Thank you

[Lucyw]

I've only got it for 3 years though, and one year of that has already past, while appealing. Not quite sure what happens after the 3 yrs pass because it will be PIP then. Just hoping I don't have to go through all the paper work and appeals, tribunal etc. it's been very hard on me, totally took over my life for a year. Very frustrating and emotional.