Refused benefit why?

DX2

Muttleythefrog wrote: »

You turn..lol.. you were right.

Of course! ;)I'm always right.

DX2

oldtractor wrote: »

Thanks for replying,its the tax credit thing, sorry I'm not up to speed with benefits,its all new to me.

He wouldn't get the disabled element of tax credits simply because he doesn't have a qualifying benefit, like DLA. Can't have one without the other.

diable

Mojisola wrote: »

What is the name of the benefit this person is getting?

I checked it was in gobbledegook.......

Muttleythefrog

oldtractor wrote: »

They sent a letter back saying he isnt eligable. is there anyway he can appeal?

Assuming DX2 is right then there may not be a right of appeal (the letter should state if there is one) as there may be no possible grounds to make one. The other person who suffers dyslexia and gets the 'benefit' in question I would assume has got different circumstances... getting a qualifying benefit for reasons probably different than dyslexia.

http://www.help.entitledto.co.uk/viewhelp.aspx?sid=29&helpfile=disabilityelement
should explain.

paddedjohn

why should he get extra cash because he cant read or write properly, he has already proved he can get a full time job.

bestpud

I wonder if the person the OP heard of is a student and receiving DSA...?

Depending on the grapevine in question, I could see how it could happen!

heleng27

Richard Branson is dyslexic, he's done ok

Dave101t

dont you mean richard branson is doing ko?

skintandscared_2

I'm confused as to why someone with dyslexia is "disadvantaged" when they have a full time job? What is the benefit supposed to compensate for? You want to claim a benefit just in case he loses his job and MAY find it more difficult getting another job (which incidentally is illegal and would be discrimination).

People in wheelchairs are facing cuts to their mobility allowance which will drastically affect their quality of life, but people believe we have spare cash to pay to people in full time employment because they have dsylexia and might, one day, have difficulties finding another job?? I'm stunned.

toplad

i think most of your comments are out of order.
if you were to be make fun of someones colour / race. you would be arrested and charged.

dyslexia is a complicated condition and know tow dyselxics are the same.
dyslexia, can have many problems around communication and directions. they also can have many problems with budgeting.
if you look at the new pip scoring and your dyslexia assesment you may be able to make a claim.

scondly when many dyslexic assesments are made they are done in an hour or 2. this is not good enough and to estabilsh the true nature of this conditon your assesment is a timely affira.

dyslexic rights are none existant, just because richard branson does ok. does not mean we are all the same!!!!!!!!!!!