ESA-work related activity group?

NASA_2

woodbine wrote: »

I wonder if with many other types of appeal e.g. dla and the old I/b most people will win the appeal thus proving the system yet again to come into question?

I'll try and find out tomorrow if the appeals that have been heard so far are being accepted (In general).

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ESA wrote: »

I'll try and find out tomorrow if the appeals that have been heard so far are being accepted (In general).

That would be interesting,although I suspect its early days to make an informed opinion

NASA_2

woodbine wrote: »

That would be interesting,although I suspect its early days to make an informed opinion

Well, in NI there are something like 600 appeals outstanding, once they are through the system (Which might be sometime of course) it should be reasonable to make assumptions.

I'd like to know anyway - its suprising that only 25% are getting by the medical.

cit_k

I dont think the DWP always reads the forms people send in, and just send them for a medical regardless of whats on the form.

I am sure they didnt read mine, as I put something quite specific on the form that they failed *completely* to act on... Although mine was IB not ESA, they should be reading all forms with a fine tooth comb.

Not that they needed to analyse mine with a fine tooth comb, what I put was a big red flag, that should have been acted upon, but it was obvious it was either never read, or ignored (which would be unthinkable).

As for the medical, not had a NEW ESA medical yet, but if its done by the same people ATOS/Nestor then Im not suprised, all previous medicals I have had results for have been atrocious, the tribunal service has complained many times about them, even the house of lords is talking about how bad ATOS is reported to be.

Twinkly

jess8905 wrote: »

Do they let you read anything that they write about you?

You are entitled to ask for a copy of the medical report. I would urge you to do so if only to find out for yourself but the information contained in it will probably be imperative for any appeal you may consider.

badboyjock01

hi eveyone i am just new to this,so can somebody help .i just went for my medical today for employment support allowance and was taken to the limits answered all there questions then it come to the examination and couldnt do it, i couldnt bend down and couldnt lie on there bed and couldnt sqaut down on my legs the lady just told me that was it, i was finished. i suffer from plantir ficaitis in the feet and mechanical breakdown in my back that limits me from moving i have limited movement in my back that stops me from doing anything .does anyone think that they will put me back to work or will i go on the support group thanks everyone

dmg24

badboyjock01 wrote: »

hi eveyone i am just new to this,so can somebody help .i just went for my medical today for employment support allowance and was taken to the limits answered all there questions then it come to the examination and couldnt do it, i couldnt bend down and couldnt lie on there bed and couldnt sqaut down on my legs the lady just told me that was it, i was finished. i suffer from plantir ficaitis in the feet and mechanical breakdown in my back that limits me from moving i have limited movement in my back that stops me from doing anything .does anyone think that they will put me back to work or will i go on the support group thanks everyone

Welcome to MSE badboyjock01,

It is not possible to predict which group you may be put into. Hopefully it will not be long until you receive your decision.

badboyjock01

hi everyone im a pest ,i forgot to ask about my claim as well ,i have been on e,s,a, from feb 09 and i have missed out on 2 medicals cos im to far away and family problems ,so im now a year into my esa and done the medical today ,so if i pass it how far back will they backdate my money cos in my eyes i should be entilted to almost 16 months since i have been on since 6 feb 09 would you reckon i would get that amount or will they come up with a good excuse for not paying me this amount cos an extra 30 quid a week is almost £2000 over the 16 month please help cheers all for any advice

dmg24

They will pay you the premium from week 13 of your claim.

badboyjock01

thanks for that, my friend seems to think that it was only 3 months but thanks for clearing that up for me