Appeal help

pickpocketlocket

Bryando, please don't worry about what "stallion" has said, many people have said that he is an alter ego, and just posts to wind people up. I think he used to be called andyandflo?

benefitbaby

A decision maker (and later a tribunal if you go that far) has a legal obligation to consider ALL evidence submitted in support of a claim/appeal so send everything you have.

Then they have to weigh up the evidential value to determine which they prefer and they have to have good reasons for preferring one piece of evidence over another.

If someone says something that is implausible then this will not be given much weight however if someone takes time out of their day to come and assist with your care needs then this carries weight (why would someone do this if it you could manage it yourself?) as it is likely to be reasonably required which is the legal requirement for DLA.

Send everything, the more information a decision maker. tribunal has the better the picture they have of your life.

Bryando

Thanks. I really don't know why this has made my mood drop and constanlty stressing of appearing at a tribunal. As I said before the decision letter stated the information obtained did not fully justify the last claim.

mazza111

stallion4u wrote: »

I see you had a DWP doctor come out. That would make all the difference over what you claimed to agree with.

OFC They sent the doc out. But you're saying people shouldn't have family to support their claim. The more info you can give them, the better your case

mazza1985

benefitbaby wrote: »

This is exactly the sort of evidence a tribunal will find incredibly useful, more and more they are relying on witness statements from family members/carers. Tribunals are well aware of the value of what others see or know from one-to-one contact with the claimant.

Ask any welfare rights adviser or appeals representative and they will agree.

My last DLA renewal was done purely on my application pack and a supporting statement from my partner.

As someone that supports people with DLA claims on a weekly basis I would agree with the above. I find it very useful at tribunals and also in initial applications.

cbrown372

stallion4u wrote: »

a miracle!

You are the miracle Andy

mazza111

stallion4u wrote: »

Family, in my experience will tell them anything. As to whether it is true or not is another thing.

And that is why they check with the family. As I previously said, they called me to see what help I actually gave my daughter. I have no problem doing this. I also kept in touch with them regarding her condition while we were awaiting the decision due to her dislocating more joints while waiting. Any supporting evidence will be looked at. But then I could be lying, but so could you be right now. Who's to know on a forum. I know what I have to do for my daughter, given that she's steadily going downhill. We knew it was coming, but expected another few years before it hit so bad. Doc expected it at the age of 30, hit dd at 21.