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How do I cancel my DLA claim.

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  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    That's because the claimant either doesn't write enough information (and expects the DM to understand that having x means they can't do y) or because they focus on what they can do.

    Either way it is a fact that it relies on form filling - not my greatest attribute.

    Besides which, as I have said before, DIAL, CAB & Age UK have all said to me after I asked for advice that despite the form filling there is no guarantee of success and the application will almost inevitably lead to a court hearing. Something that I will no longer consider. Been there once before and it was a nightmare!
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    I signed on for 13 weeks. It really wasn't that bad. Yes, I was sent on a back to work thing too - but that was only for a few hours and did help me.

    That may suit you, but it certainly would not suit me.
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    You make no sense at all.

    Of course I do!

    You might find it more difficult to work than fight for a benefit.
    I find it easier to work than fight for a benefit.

    Everyone is different - each has their own different abilities
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    sunnyone wrote: »
    Another clue in post 68, cant get PC due to means testing.
    ??????????
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    petrolhead. wrote: »
    I find it easier to work than fight for a benefit.

    Work then?
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    Anyhow this is getting way off the topic. I have said my opinion as to what the OP should do, and I have backed it up with my own views.

    I can't see the point in carrying on with this as no real further advice is forthcoming for the OP.
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    sh1305 wrote: »
    Work then?

    Are you unable to read or understand what is being said?

    I am hoping to work, I am looking for work - I don't want to languish on benefits any longer than I have to.
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    petrolhead. wrote: »
    the application will almost inevitably lead to a court hearing. Something that I will no longer consider. Been there once before and it was a nightmare!

    Not always true:
    My first claim got turned down and I went to CAB. They filled in the GL24. 12 weeks later I was awarded LRM & LRC.
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    So is petrolhead the newest AE that andyandflo has created?
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • petrolhead.
    petrolhead. Posts: 84 Forumite
    DX2 wrote: »
    So is petrolhead the newest AE that andyandflo has created?

    I beg your pardon. What is this supposed to refer to?
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