Esa medical report

stazi

Sorry I'm late healy - been watching Strictly.

Yes, I think that assesment rate ESA would be payable until a 'Support' appeal would be heard. More info should be in here-
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@disabled/documents/digitalasset/dg_177366.pdf

dmg24

healy wrote: »

Yes that is right the forum is full of trolls who answer peoples questions and try to be helpful, I expect more will be along soon!

You called?

One point for the OP to consider - it is rare that all medics will agree on a patient's prognosis. Therefore the examiners conclusion is not necessarily wrong, there is no reason why he should automatically agree with your consultant. This is the purpose of an independent examination.

healy

stazi wrote: »

Sorry I'm late healy - been watching Strictly.

Yes, I think that assesment rate ESA would be payable until a 'Support' appeal would be heard. More info should be in here-
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@disabled/documents/digitalasset/dg_177366.pdf

Thanks stazi, I was very worried that I had given David incorrect information, I knew you would not let me down!

I was watching Strictly too!

Paparika

cit_k wrote: »

Covertly tape record your next medical.
Hide the recorder somewhere it wont be seen (not somewhere you may have to remove the clothing from), dont tell them you are recording under any circumstances.

As for them lying, does not suprise me it all, seems to be fairly standard operating procedure, never had a assessment yet where they have not either lied, twisted things, or missed out evidence etc.

Erm no you can't do that.

stazi

There's nothing to stop someone covertly taping/videoing a medical. However, any recording would unlikely to be accepted as 'evidence' by any appeal tribunal because of the way it was obtained. Therfore, cit_k is wasting their time and tape.

A better way to provide any future 'evidence' would be to have a witness- a friend/advice worker- to take notes at an examination if one felt the need.

As with any interview/examination there are always 2 opinions of what went on- the one that's asking the questions, and the one's that's answering.

NASA_2

davidhwdn wrote: »

THERE ISN'T ANY MORE TREATMENT!I GIVE UP!

If your giving up then close your claim. It'll save tax payers money.

Cheers.

healy

NASA wrote: »

If your giving up then close your claim. It'll save tax payers money.

Cheers.

You have done it now!

You will now join the ever increasing ranks of "trolls".

NASA_2

healy wrote: »

You have done it now!

You will now join the ever increasing ranks of "trolls".

I've been called worse.:cool:

nogginthenog

davidhwdn wrote: »

Had my ESA med and got put in the work focus group,during the medical i showed the examiner a letter from a consultant that said i have tried all treatments without success and the only thing left to do is manage pain levels and that it will be downhill all the way,expect further deterioration.
So i was surprised to read my ESA report said with the right treatment could be expected to be back at work within 12 months.THERE ISN'T ANY MORE TREATMENT!I GIVE UP!

try and get a letter from one of your medical proffesional's....Saying work may not be in your best intrests regarding your health,

If not get a generic letter saying that long term use of painkillers is not in the patients best intrest's

hrafndot

healy wrote: »

You can appeal against this and try to get put in the Support group but whilst appealing you will only be paid at the assessment rate of ESA.

I'm sorry but I disagree.

If you have been put into the Work Related activity group and you appeal against the group you have been put into, your ESA rate will not go back to assessment rate.

You are taking a risk in that when you ask for a review, they may decide that you should not have been awarded ESA but if you have good evidence this is unlikely.

I am currently asking for a review, and DWP have advised me that I should put in my appeal form straight away. This seems to offer two bites of the cherry.

When you ask for copies of the medical reports and associated documents they ask you to send your statement of reasons why you object the conclusions of the decision maker and the evidence provided by the medical examiner. This seems to be a review of your case.

When they receive you notice of appeal (this is contained in the back of the DWP leaflet entitled "If you think our decision is Wrong") they will have to review your case again to ascertain whether it is worth going to Tribunal in your case.

Always stick to the time limits they give (usually a month after the decision).

I would recommend gonig for an oral hearing at appeal rather than a paper hearing, even though its more nerve wracking.

Good luck, I hope you have an experienced ESA benefits advisor!!!