Claiming for DLA

[daphers]

It has been suggested that due to my symptoms I may be able to claim DLA. Anyone else had any success with this?

[Tonkawoman69]

Hi,

I am awaiting a decison as have Lupus and hughes and need help. When Im having a bad day Its like a bomb has gone off. DLA are writing to my doctor at monent. I shall keep you posted. Although have heard its hard for them to recognise this illness can be very disabiling.

Andrea x

[pattismith]

I was awarded with high rate mobility and middle rate care 2 years ago , just filling in forms now to renew it. A gentleman from the CAB came to my house to help fill in the form for me last time .

[Canary78]

Just an idea but apart from DLA you can claim ESA if you can't work because I'm getting it. Take care and good luck might just apply myself as you can still work and get DLA. Take care...Lucy x

[Slowmo]

I believe the key to a successful application is to have good written support from professionals, consultant, GP, occ health etc. Basically the more evidence the better the chances, and it is also best to complete the form with real honesty, its' no time to be modest, you really need to describe how disabling your condition/symptoms are at their very worst.

Good luck with your application and keep us posted.

Slowmo

[daphers in reply to Slowmo]

Thanks Slowmo for the advice. Have now got the forms and am getting help with filling them in this morning. Am also seeing GP and have spoken to consultant about it. Have kept a diary over the past few days so i can use this to help with the questions. Right now am in a major flare up of Lupus. Not at all well spent yesterday afternoon in bed. Didn't feel any better though when i woke up!! Anyway will let you know how it goes. Daphers

[Hidden]

I think that as of today it would be the new Pip that you apply for not DLA. I applied last year and was given high rate for both mobility and care for two years. Some people on here have written about the absolute battle it is but I must have been one of the lucky ones as my application was approved very quickly. It must be worth a try.

[jayfer]

I get high rate mobility and low rate care indefinitely- although that will now be under review due to changes in benefit. I had to appeal to get it but used DIAL for help, they were great. Good luck x

[rlupus]

Hi I get high rate mobility and middle care have had to battle with the process from time to time you have to fill the form up on your worst days,Also put as much evidence as you can when completing forms.

Good luck x

[Cma9905]

I agree with slowmo. Consultant letters etc are really important. I have been awarded dla and I was very honest on form and I also put an attached letter basically describing what my life is like and the struggles I face.

[Danielle2419]

We have all had our problems with lupus and claiming DLA, me I have not been successful far from it and like you I was advised to apply for it. I had all my reports, medications, etc. yet got no joy from it by all means go ahead and apply for it but be prepared for a long process, I even appealed 3 times which was unsuccessful went to court twice still unsuccessful have now moved on to ESA.

[Nightjar]

Check out top of page for lots of earlier questions & postings about DLA etc. Lots of advice have been not to fill in the form yourself - but to ask CAB to help. Good luck! xxx

[Shann07]

Hey, i get DLA and just renewed my claim in April and got it straight away however my sis has MS and applied for DLA recently and was turned down for everything! She is applying again now and when requesting the forms the DLA operator told her its all down to your health professionals report i. e. GP, consult etc. Apparantly GP never gave enough information? Disgraceful, so my advice is have a chat with your Cons and GP advise you are applying and ask that they support you! I asked my Cons to give them a detailed report and he did! Good luck