why did dial say this about dla claim appeal

McKneff

It isn't means tested so in theory you can spend it on what you like but everyone I know who gets DLA struggles financially, do you know people who don't?

So this means that when i get nearer retirement i could claim sorry apply for DLA as i have
osteoporisis, multiple joint arthritis, pernicious aneamia, high cholestorol, all medically proven (and i still manage to work full time at the moment i could apply for DLA even though we will have a household income in retirement of nearly £1000 a month, no i wouldnt be struggling financially i would be likely to get it even though i really dont need it. its hypothetical, i wont be claiming it but i'm just saying the system is flawed surely.

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anniehanlon wrote: »

It isn't means tested so in theory you can spend it on what you like but everyone I know who gets DLA struggles financially, do you know people who don't?

So this means that when i get nearer retirement i could claim sorry apply for DLA as i have
osteoporisis, multiple joint arthritis, pernicious aneamia, high cholestorol, all medically proven (and i still manage to work full time at the moment i could apply for DLA even though we will have a household income in retirement of nearly £1000 a month, no i wouldnt be struggling financially i would be likely to get it even though i really dont need it. its hypothetical, i wont be claiming it but i'm just saying the system is flawed surely.

The system isnt flawed,DLA is paid not for conditions(no matter how many)but it is based on care and or mobilty needs,If you have such needs then you should apply,if you dont then I would suggest you dont judge those of us who do/have

SEE

anniehanlon wrote: »

It isn't means tested so in theory you can spend it on what you like but everyone I know who gets DLA struggles financially, do you know people who don't?

So this means that when i get nearer retirement i could claim sorry apply for DLA as i have
osteoporisis, multiple joint arthritis, pernicious aneamia, high cholestorol, all medically proven (and i still manage to work full time at the moment i could apply for DLA even though we will have a household income in retirement of nearly £1000 a month, no i wouldnt be struggling financially i would be likely to get it even though i really dont need it. its hypothetical, i wont be claiming it but i'm just saying the system is flawed surely.

If you are fully physical mobile and not in need of care then you wouldn't qualify for DLA or the mobility component. But having said that, alcoholics and drug addicts can claim DLA so who knows.

McKneff

I wasnt judging you or any other recipient of DLA and apologise if it came over that way, Yes i was judging but i was judding the system and am perfectly entitled to do so and apart from that i was merely curios and wanted to understand.
It seems unfair that for people who dont quite just by a little smidging dont meet the critiera and those that do indeed meet the criteria by just a tiny amount are allowed DLA which is not just a couple of quid to spend on anything they like.
I am not immobile, and thank heavans every day for my mobility despite my problems. Thank you for clearing things up

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anniehanlon wrote: »

I wasnt judging you or any other recipient of DLA and apologise if it came over that way, Yes i was judging but i was judding the system and am perfectly entitled to do so and apart from that i was merely curios and wanted to understand.
It seems unfair that for people who dont quite just by a little smidging dont meet the critiera and those that do indeed meet the criteria by just a tiny amount are allowed DLA which is not just a couple of quid to spend on anything they like.
I am not immobile, and thank heavans every day for my mobility despite my problems. Thank you for clearing things up

Annie I think the point you miss is that DLA is made up of different components,care is lower middle and higher,mobility is lower and higher,so DLA can mean anything from £17 per week to £115 per week.
Sorry if I came over as having ago it wasnt intended:o

SEE

woodbine wrote: »

The system isnt flawed,DLA is paid not for conditions(no matter how many)but it is based on care and or mobilty needs,If you have such needs then you should apply,if you dont then I would suggest you dont judge those of us who do/have

What about drug addicts and alcoholics? They aren't imobile or in need of care. In fact IMO they should'nt recieve a penny, it should go toward their rehab care.

tenacioust123

anniehanlon wrote: »

It isn't means tested so in theory you can spend it on what you like but everyone I know who gets DLA struggles financially, do you know people who don't?

So this means that when i get nearer retirement i could claim sorry apply for DLA as i have
osteoporisis, multiple joint arthritis, pernicious aneamia, high cholestorol, all medically proven (and i still manage to work full time at the moment i could apply for DLA even though we will have a household income in retirement of nearly £1000 a month, no i wouldnt be struggling financially i would be likely to get it even though i really dont need it. its hypothetical, i wont be claiming it but i'm just saying the system is flawed surely.

Just because you were near retirement does not mean you may be able to get DLA, nor do your conditions.

The reason people are awarded DLA is for their care or mobility needs. My mobility award goes towards my car, so instead of being stuck in my house I can get out and about with my partner, also it helps me get to the hospital for appointments. As for my care award, this helps pay towards someone to do my ironing for me. I have to pay for my own prescriptions that costs me £100 a year. I do not get help with NHS costs for the dentist either.

My partner works full time, but occasionally has to take time off to look after me, this means he may lose money he can not claim carers allowance.

I would give up DLA in a heart beat if I could give up my disability also.

holistic_witch

I am in the process of filling in the forms and it has taken me three years to think that I should do this as I work 1-6 hrs a week. but as my conditions are getting hugely worse and at the moment are house-bound then I thought I would.
I know the process is tedious and lenghty but to be able to get out and about would be great. I'm even having to ask nieghbours to take my son (who gets lrm and mrc for his disabilities) to school and back. This does nothing but make me feel even worse that I can't do things.

I too would like to be ailments free, to have a LIFE and "be normal" at 38yrs than have to depended on handouts and help of any means.
This has been typed by me one-handed as cant use the other at the moment due to 1 of my conditions but I still plod on just like the majority of the people.

somebody_else

holistic_witch wrote: »

This has been typed by me one-handed as cant use the other at the moment due to 1 of my conditions but I still plod on just like the majority of the people.

holistic witch, are you aware that there is an on-screen keyboard which can be operated via the mouse?

It takes bit of practise to get up to speed (especially if you're used to touch typing), but it does make things easier if typing is painful. (This post has been typed using it.)

It can be found under 'accessories' on your 'start' toolbar.

PolishBigSpender

SEE wrote: »

What about drug addicts and alcoholics? They aren't imobile or in need of care. In fact IMO they should'nt recieve a penny, it should go toward their rehab care.

Obviously you know nothing about addiction, then.

Are you telling me that someone in the depths of drug addiction doesn't have care needs or have problems with their mobility? Often, when they've 'kicked the junk' - they're left with significant mobility and care needs as a result.

Of course, because they're ex-addicts, they're not human, are they?