DLA - Decision on its way!

Happychappy

You gotta be in it to win it whooopppeeeee

Indie_Kid

sueturnersmith wrote: »

I was also turned down recently, after a GP's report. It wasn't even my GP, because he was on leave, it was a report from a GP at the same surgery who I haven't seen for at least seven years - way before I became disabled!

It was similar for me - the GP who filled in a report for me, I've seen once and that was several years ago for a problem with my thumb. She basically wrote "unsure about mobility needs and care needs".

pipkin71

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

but everyone I have heard of applying for DLA recently has been turned down without a medical.

My renewal was awarded without a medical, CWTA.

Not sure if you meant first time claims only, or all claims, though

cyclonebri1

I'd be very suprised in the current cut climate if the message had not gone out to toughen up on all new claimants, be that right or wrong:)

jc2703

Got turned down.

Dissappointed but half expected. Will draft appeal letter when I feel mentally stronger. Feel a bit kicked today.

J x

clemmatis

Hi Jc, I was turned down first time too, I was so downhearted, I didn't even appeal. (I just reapplied some while later.)

See CAB, to advise on your appeal. Not today, of course!

cyclonebri1

I think a few folks here offering advice have to realise that things have changed, both recently and radically, any advice about I got this or that, is irrelevant unless in the present time,
Sorry but it is true, it is here and it is happening to us ALL

TOBRUK

I am very sorry to hear about those of you who have been turned down, I know how it feels as I have been there as well as in the past been through 2 tribunals. Don't give up!

After re-applying (as my award was ending) I had my care rate lowered to LCR (indefinite) from MCR beginning of this year, and as I didn't agree I wrote and asked for a reconsideration - (in March) they reconsidered and awarded HRC indefinite.

I didn't send them anything other than a (long) letter and did not send in any additional evidence - I only asked if they would be prepared to look at my application again as I did not agree with their decision.

To me this is fairly recent 'now' so it isn't happening to everyone. In this type of forum you will see more of the negative as majority of people don't search for help in these areas unless they have a problem or have been turned down. It is the minority who come on and say they have been successful.

L-M

I'm so sorry jc, I was hoping it would be good news for you, best of luck with the appeal

cyclonebri1

TOBRUK wrote: »

I am very sorry to hear about those of you who have been turned down, I know how it feels as I have been there as well as in the past been through 2 tribunals. Don't give up!

After re-applying (as my award was ending) I had my care rate lowered to LCR (indefinite) from MCR beginning of this year, and as I didn't agree I wrote and asked for a reconsideration - (in March) they reconsidered and awarded HRC indefinite.

I didn't send them anything other than a (long) letter and did not send in any additional evidence - I only asked if they would be prepared to look at my application again as I did not agree with their decision.

To me this is fairly recent 'now' so it isn't happening to everyone. In this type of forum you will see more of the negative as majority of people don't search for help in these areas unless they have a problem or have been turned down. It is the minority who come on and say they have been successful.

I think you to fail to realise what has happened in the last few weeks/days. That's recent, not last year. And yes, I am in the same (leaking) boat