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Here we go again!

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I have, yet another, 'Review' of my Benefit Claim. Last time, about fifteen (maybe eighteen) months ago it was declined. I took it to their Review Court and won. The ruling stated that I should receive the benefits until 2020......now I've got another Review......here we go round the Mulberry Bush.....

I'll let you all know!

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valwood

Good luck. Do you use the disability advice centre, I’ve found them to be really good.

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gilders

You have my sympathies. The stress isn't what we need.

You'll have ill informed people thinking "what's to worry about? If it's a genuine claim you'll be awarded it" Unfortunately it's never guaranteed when your ill health is due to a condition that many of the people making decisions on your claim know nothing about.

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AndrewT in reply to gilders

Dear Gilders,

My basic condition Won't change, in fact, it is likely to decline over time. That is a FACT recognised by Social Services, I live in Supported Living, and ALL my Doctors Consultants. It was also accepted by the Court, last year.....as I said, here we 'GO' again!

Thank you for you comments/support though Gilders, it IS appreciated.

AndrewT

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blackgolf in reply to gilders

Think it is disgusting how they treat people know considerations are given to our diagnosis and what that means long term . Good luck I am going through process now I am so worried I have a mortgage and not sure what my future holds

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Keithtim10

Good luck Andew i had similar situation.Stick at it i had to.

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AndrewT in reply to Keithtim10

Thanks, will do.

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Suzym2uModeratorVasculitis UK

Have you checked this page out in the VUK website Andrew vasculitis.org.uk/living-wi...

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AndrewT

Dear All,

First of all, thank you for your replies, they are much appreciated. I had the 'Review' and, apart from the Usual Stuff around this time of year, I think 'No news Is Good News'. What's the Betting that I Get a 'Refusal' tomorrow?

Thanks for your reply Susan, I haven't looked it up, yet anyway.

As I said, thanks to all

AndrewT

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