The ESA medical for people with anxiety and depression

Muttleythefrog

bry66 wrote: »

the first decision was 12/1/11 dose that mean 6 months from this date or 6 months from the tribunal decision on the 18/5/11 thanks for your time muttley.

My understanding is the original decision... as the tribunal decision is really just a re-determinination of that decision at that time (in January). I would get this confirmed with a trusted source. If so it does mean you're almost at a point you can reclaim.

cit_k

Yes, thats my understanding to, its 6 months from the date of the original decision.

System

How long do they take to make a decision? Its been a month since my medical and in that time i've had 2 payments go in as normal, should i take that as a good sign?

CountryGuy

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

How long do they take to make a decision? Its been a month since my medical and in that time i've had 2 payments go in as normal, should i take that as a good sign?

I would think so messedup.

It took roughly 3 weeks to hear of my decision, when I finally did, I learnt I had been placed in the support group.

Waiting is awful isn't it. :-(

I hope your long wait is good news for you too.

Muttleythefrog

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

How long do they take to make a decision? Its been a month since my medical and in that time i've had 2 payments go in as normal, should i take that as a good sign?

I would request copy of ATOS medical report from DWP... that will give a strong indication probably as to what to expect... and it will be interesting reading.

Chances are if you're just getting assessment rate still then decision hasn't been made... they seem to be quite hot in changing the payments and rather anonymous in informing of decisions. (However if memory serves me you're in support group so this is re-assessment? I would take it as good news or no decision). Another case today on the threads... person is getting WRAG rate into account for 4 weeks now but no decision communicated.

System

Muttleythefrog wrote: »

I would request copy of ATOS medical report from DWP... that will give a strong indication probably as to what to expect... and it will be interesting reading.

Chances are if you're just getting assessment rate still then decision hasn't been made... they seem to be quite hot in changing the payments and rather anonymous in informing of decisions. (However if memory serves me you're in support group so this is re-assessment? I would take it as good news or no decision). Another case today on the threads... person is getting WRAG rate into account for 4 weeks now but no decision communicated.

I'm getting the same rate (support group) as i was before the medical.

I've been putting off ringing them up cos i'm so scared they've failed me but i need to bite the bullet and get it done. I'll do it tomorrow and ask for a copy of the report whilst I'm at it

Muttleythefrog

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

I'm getting the same rate (support group) as i was before the medical.

I've been putting off ringing them up cos i'm so scared they've failed me but i need to bite the bullet and get it done. I'll do it tomorrow and ask for a copy of the report whilst I'm at it

Yeah I think you better.. because there's a good chance you're back in support group and could wait indefinitely for the notification... many people simply aren't getting notified of decisions.

cit_k

Good luck!

CountryGuy

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

I'm getting the same rate (support group) as i was before the medical.

I've been putting off ringing them up cos i'm so scared they've failed me but i need to bite the bullet and get it done. I'll do it tomorrow and ask for a copy of the report whilst I'm at it

Have you rang yet?

System

CountryGuy wrote: »

Have you rang yet?

Rang up and i'm still in the support group :j

Though i'll be called for re-assessment in september but at least its a few months of less worry