Anyone any info regarding appeals for DLA at the courts. Thanks

[Offcut]

I have my ESA Appeal next week (15 month wait)I think it is similar. Please give the BLF helpline a call they are very good and sent me a 38 page pdf with help and advice. Most of the time it appears that it is interpretation of the rules. IE: you will probably wait 30mins or more go into the hearing and they will say "Your breathing seems fine" do not be afraid to reply with what would of happened if they let you walk straight in on arrival. I have a heart as well as lung problems with arthritis to help with the pain. One of the main reasons they rejected me on my first assessment was I could lift my arms above my head? They seem to ignore the fact that walking, stairs and long term standing are a problem.

The Government of the day have made major changes to the way they want to pay benefits. Some of which I tend to agree with.

Their was a BBC interview were the minister stated they want DLA claimants reduced by 30,000 the charities have said that under the new assessments this could be more 70,000. It is a number cruncher with no morals to those that request or need help. Sorry for the rant but please go for it and give them a call.

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Thanks Offcut for your advice.

[WestWalesPaul]

Hi,

I have always found that the 'Benefits & Work' website has great info and help. You need to subscribe to get the full thing. I did and it has helped me very much indeed.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/

Hope all goes well. Paul

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Thanks Paul, will take your advice.

[Offcut in reply to WestWalesPaul]

BLF sent the full PDF to me for free

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I have just won an ESA appeal I think it was the consultants letter out lining all of my problems that I sent a few months after I had been given the appeal date that made the difference I was there for 10 minutes before the the non doctor told me to stop and pointed out a few boxes on the forms they had in front of them. I have won both sections as one was their support services which they concluded I was incapable of attending as it would be of no benefit.

I need to find out what happens next as I do not have a clue.

[Toci in reply to Offcut]

Well done.

[Offcut in reply to Toci]

Thank you I had tears in my eyes when they told me.