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I have TMJ. Can i claim DLA

festival84
festival84 Posts: 41 Forumite
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Hi there,
does anyone know if i can claim dla for tmj.
thanks

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  • healy
    healy Posts: 5,292 Forumite
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    It is not the name of the condition that affects DLA being awarded but the care/mobility needs that arise from it, if you have these needs you may qualify for DLA.

    If you apply it is a good idea to get help from a welfare rights officer, you can find these at the CAB or local council. Also disability organisations such as DIAL maybe able to help.
  • paulwellerfan
    paulwellerfan Posts: 1,190 Forumite
    Car Insurance Carver!
    what is tmj please.??
    credit card bill. £0.00
    overdraft £0.00
    Help from the state £0.00
  • alison999
    alison999 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    its a problem with the jaw.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    alison999 wrote: »
    its a problem with the jaw.

    would that give rise to care/mobility needs?having said that if it makes speech difficult then dla might be possible
  • alison999
    alison999 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    woodbine wrote: »
    would that give rise to care/mobility needs?having said that if it makes speech difficult then dla might be possible

    i have it and to be honest, i laughed out loud when i saw the title of this thread BUT i suppose it can effect people differently :confused: ive never heard of any problems with speach though.
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