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IB medical failed, what next?
susiesoo_2
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First time I've done this so please be patient. Hubby has been on IB for 21 years with severe back problems and constant pain. He had 3 or 4 medicals early on and there was never any issues, stopped sending in sick notes years ago and have filled in 4 IB50's since 2000. However, when the last one was sent back in Dec, he was asked to go for a medical. I went along with him and tbh, the doctor seemed ok. I say seemed, cause he received a letter today telling him that he had failed the PCA ( report gives him 13 pts ) and was no longer entitled to IB. Where do we go from here? I've read the way in which the points were awarded and there are definitely a few areas that I don't think have been done fairly so we'll have to appeal.Its just abit confusing, the letter says he can call them and ask them to look at the decision again but is this the same as an appeal? What do I do in the meantime? Does he need to make a new claim for ESA and start sending sick notes in again? I work full time, will that affect any claim that he makes? So many questions and typical that it arrived on a Friday, I've now got all weekend to worry about it... Sorry for the lengthy one but I'm completely lost and would appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance
First time I've done this so please be patient. Hubby has been on IB for 21 years with severe back problems and constant pain. He had 3 or 4 medicals early on and there was never any issues, stopped sending in sick notes years ago and have filled in 4 IB50's since 2000. However, when the last one was sent back in Dec, he was asked to go for a medical. I went along with him and tbh, the doctor seemed ok. I say seemed, cause he received a letter today telling him that he had failed the PCA ( report gives him 13 pts ) and was no longer entitled to IB. Where do we go from here? I've read the way in which the points were awarded and there are definitely a few areas that I don't think have been done fairly so we'll have to appeal.Its just abit confusing, the letter says he can call them and ask them to look at the decision again but is this the same as an appeal? What do I do in the meantime? Does he need to make a new claim for ESA and start sending sick notes in again? I work full time, will that affect any claim that he makes? So many questions and typical that it arrived on a Friday, I've now got all weekend to worry about it... Sorry for the lengthy one but I'm completely lost and would appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance
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What about him getting a thing called a JOB!!0
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You may 'invite them to re-examine' their decision. You may also appeal. Do not start submitting any new claims.
His entitlement is based on his NI record which should be fully paid up, courtesy of the DWP, so your earnings are of no account."Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracyseeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.0 -
Please don't worry yourself, it seems alot of people are in the same situation if you read a few threads.
I'm sure someone on here will be able to help you with the appeals side of things, just ignore the previous poster who is of no help at all!
Call the number you have and see what people on here say.
Good Luck.Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don't matter, those who matter don't mind.They say that talking to yourself is a sign of mental illness. So I talk to the cats instead.0 -
*sighs in disbelief*jacqui99 wrote:What about him getting a thing called a JOB!!"Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracyseeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.0 -
Why sigh.. he has been on ib for 21 YEARS!!!!!!!!!! :money:WhiteHorse wrote: »*sighs in disbelief*0 -
If he failed then maybe it's because the Dr does think he is fit for work?? Is there a job they recommend would be ok for him to try?0
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Has the possibility that he is genuinely disabled crossed your mind?jacqui99 wrote:Why sigh.. he has been on ib for 21 YEARS!
Thought not."Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracyseeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.0 -
Possibly.moomoomama wrote:If he failed then maybe it's because the Dr does think he is fit for work?
On the other hand ... targets ... bonus ... election ..."Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracyseeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.0 -
What about him getting a thing called a JOB!!
why ?Why sigh.. he has been on ib for 21 YEARS!!!!!!!!!! :money:
your not being very helpful to the op
you know nothing about their situation or his health
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Why sigh.. he has been on ib for 21 YEARS!!!!!!!!!! :money:
I think your comments are quite rude and uneccessary when the OP has come on here asking for help. If he has been on IB for 21 years then I would suggest there is a medical reason for this - perhaps you should think about how it comes across on a public forum rather than just posting in haste. I would remind you of one of the forum rules PLEASE BE NICE TO ALL MONEYSAVERS
OP - you need to contact your local CAB or legal services commision office and see if you can get an appointment with a welfare benefits specialist who will help you go through the appeal process. It needs to be done quickly though as you only have a certain amount of time in which to do it. There have been quite a few suspect decisions recently, and the fact that your doctor has seen fit to sign your husband off for 21 years says that he is not fit to work - have you tried to claim for DLA if he has issues with his back?Free/impartial debt advice: Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) | National Debtline | Find your local CAB0
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