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Candyfloss
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Hi Rosebud here..won appeal in 2010 ask had 3 grade COPD but was refused DLA by a decision maker as I was told this was a taxable benefit.was given Income Support with a premium.As I had an Occupational pension this was deducted sum = £67 per week As heart Disease was diagnosed I applied for mobility as I can't walk further than 10 yards points awarded 0. I attended ESA assessment by taxi was told would not be reimbursed as they had asked my own doctor if I could take public transport.As I had checked with her before I went I knew this was untrue.After examination on my vital signs she agreed that a taxi was needed ,went to the desk and told the sneering staff to order this. When I contacted my doctor again she was so angry she sent a letter to them,I was reimbursed for my taxi .Income Support and premium continued .Four weeks passed when a phone call from ESA told me that I would be put on work related ESA.Do I need to wait for a letter or do I contact CAB now as I will be appealing as they try everything to stop genuine cases in the hope that they will just give up.....
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Hi @Candyfloss,
Welcome to the community. As far as I know you can start preparing straight away - although the letter will tell you where to send your letter and the deadline! The first stage is the mandatory reconsideration. The CAB have some great information about it on their site about what to include in the letter.
Good luck. If you have any questions about it, do let us know - we also have benefit advisors. -
Hi Rosebud and welcome
You should request a copy of the assessment report which will show you what issues you have to address.
You say you were refused DLA somtime ago, have you applied for PIP ?
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Hi cockney rebel Yes I did and was seen by somone who was annoyed when I asked if she was a doctor ,she wasn't.Outcome 0 points .
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When was this ?
Have you requested an MR or appeal ?
From your post it sounds as though you should receive a PIP award.
Have you taken a self test ?
This will give you some idea of what is required
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
Please come back with any questions or help you require.
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
After ESA assessment I was put back on to Income Support and premium.3 weeks later ESA called to say I would be put on to a work programme.I am waiting for a letter so I can appeal
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Hi all.The letter to say I was not entitled to ESA arrived 2 day.had me perplexed as I feel they are trying to force me into claiming JSA.The facts of what I can do have been fudged but I will be appealing ..Will find out what to do about the benefits .
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So sorry you didn't get the outcome you were hoping for, @Candyfloss. Best of luck with your appeal and keep us updated!
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Appeal is going ahead In spite of letter from ESA to say payments would be in place until this is heard they have yet to pay this from 1 Nov.What else can I do?
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