Rheumatoid Arthritis and Disability Allowance?????????

hope_and_pray

Hi i was just wondering if anybody knew how the appeals service look at individuals claims who have this illness as this does affect all the joints and does cause severe damage to joints.......i know i should not ask this but does it go in there favor for high rate mobility (truthfully i would do anything to not have this illness)....as condition does deteriorate....any advice would be helpful as the dla people have really messed with my head.

just wanted to know if there were certain illnesses they took into consideration/serious

Fran

Hi,

Any DLA claim is based on your care needs and your mobility needs. When you describe to them how your condition(s) affect your everyday life that is what they base their decision on. If you have not had help so far I would recommend asking your local Citizens Advice to see if someone can go with you to the appeal, you will have more chance of success. Also you have more chance of success if you attend yourself.

jacnorm

My husband has the same condition and it can be really painfull and you must get this across (easier said than done) and try to make them understand how your day is affected by it. Other half gets high rate mobility and middle care for this condition.

hope_and_pray

thanks jac/norm can you if you still remember advise me how to be at the appeal and what questions relating to RA they may ask.....

Does your OH suffer from sever limited mobility....as i do?

What questions do they ask related to mobility any pointers would help please


Any advice would be most appreciated as i am worried about this appeal