dla

[breconjack]

Just been told i have been turned down again for dla after appeal thats the 3rd time now and im starting to get so frustrated with it,dont now how they have reached theirdepressed decision this time after Dr Matharu wrote them a fantastic letter supporting my claim,even citizens advice cant believe it.Is it correct that ATOS does the assesments for DWP because if this is true then these are the same people who assesed me for ROYAL MAIL according the them i would recover from CH within 9 months even though i have suffered from them for 11 years and have been in my current bout for 5 months and getting so depressed with it all.think they are just trying to save money by not letting me go out on full pension ,so they are another one i have to appeal to and getting fed up appealing for every thing . i know we all feel the same on this site that we have to fight for everything but it does get so frustrating.

[Val]

I think ATOS do some assessments for DWP, but i don't think they do all. I really cannot understand why the DWP have reached the decision they have - its appalling. I don't know what else to suggest, other than don't give up!

Val.

[simon1969]

hi ive applied 4 dla 3 times in the last 13months and ave bin turned down each time.they say cause i can move around and cook 4myself that im not intitaled 2 any componet of it even when i tell them that when my ead is hurtin i cant go out, i dont leave my bed sumtimes 4 days and try and sleep as much as poss as it seems the only way 2 cope it seems 2 me that people in dwp either dont want 2 no about headache suffers or just dont care, we get put at the bottom of avery big pile of papers and 4gotten about.I am at the moment not on any pils or any other meds apart from nurophene which dont last any time as all other forms of meds aint worked ,given me side effects or just stopped workin and the pain in the last few days since ive bein out of QS has bin so bad i want 2 rip my eye out .dont pain count 4 anything,dont peolpe see that this stops us from gettin on with normal everyday things or like i said do they just not care.i will keep applying 4 dla and in the hope 1 day sum1 might take notice that my life as a40 year old man is on hold and i need help livin with the day 2 day stuff.if i ear of anything that may help i will post and in the mean time the fight must go on, lets not give up we must keep tryin ........

[Val]

Have you spoken to Citizens Advice Bureau? They may be able to help you with the application, I know they helped me with mine. Also it might be worth enquiring from the CAB if there are any local solicitors who take on benefits appeals under Legal Aid. If you physically attend an appeal, take someone with you to support you and your case. forgive me if you have already done all this.

Val.

[julia]

I think this dla thing is not just for cluster people, I have heard of many people who have been turned down on their reviews in the last 6 months.

I think it's not just the money, it's the validation that you have a disability.

Still heard nothing about my appeal....what I cannot understand is I had it for 3 years, higher rate, I am 15% worse, sent in double the evidence of my origional one when I got it, and now told, there is not enough evidence to support my claim.......no logic in this decision

Keep fighting, this benefit is rightly yours

Julia

[breconjack]

thanks for all your advice.cab are dealing with my case at the moment and even they cant understand why after the medical evidence from dr matharu and my gp i still got turned down,but i wont give up i will keep fighting this ,they might eventually get fed up with me and award it to me can only hope.what gets me my neice gets dla for a different condition but she goes off for weekends on the razzle ,goes clubbing on weekends i havnt had a good nite out 4 about 5 years but the difference is she suffers from a well known condition.

[philm]

Hi

I applied for DLA over 2 months ago and still not heard anything back, does it normally take this long? I thought I would of heard something by now, is it worth me giving them a call? Thanks P

[Mike]

Phil, yes call them, they are quite responsive, however it can take six months

[philm]

I spoke to soon yesterday when I said I havnt heard from the dwp regards my dla. Today I received a letter saying I am not entitled to it, because I can manage my own treatment!!! and I am at no risk to myself, whats that all about? I have upto 4 attacks a night each 1 worse than the 1 before. I am furious as if I am not stressed enough with this condition and losing my job because of this CH, I have been officially classed as chronic my Mr M in a letter I received from him last week. I have worked all my adult life and paid my taxes but when I need help they dont care. I am going to appeal I have made an appointment to see the CAB, I will not give up its just a disgrace. Sorry to rattle on its just not fair for all us sufferers.

[Mike]

Phil, definitely go to appeal, 50% of appeals go in favour of the appealer.

[philm]

Hi

Can I say a huge thankyou to Mike and Andy for helping me on the appeal process, I am so much more positive about it, Saw the cab yesterday and its looking good, I will keep you all posted, once again many thanks, Phil

[AndyM]

Hi Phil,
Glad to hear you are feeling a bit more positive.
I look forward to hearing how you get on.

Keep fighting

Andy

[julia]

Keep fighting.....they want u to give up, am sure they do not even read the first one
Julia

[Debbie]

Yeah , you keep fighting . I think it depends on who's desk it falls on myself .

Keep fighting, Phil

[philm]

Hello All

Sorry I havnt been in touch for a while hope you are all doing good? Yes the appeal process is going ahead I received a brilliant letter from the guy dealing with my appeal (solicitor) the other day which was also sent to the DLA, he seems to know what hes doing but he admits its his 1st case dealing with a CH sufferer, I will keep you all posted, in the meantime I have some very good news for nearly 3 weeks now I have been totally pain free and for the 1st time in over 2 years, I feel great and I mean great I can actually sleep right through the night, amazing! They have suddenly stopped all thanks to Mr M of course, have an appointment Fri 30.4 with Mr M so if anyone else is there please say hi. Phil x