ESA tribunal yesterday

shykins

well after 14months yesterday was the day. had my reports and papers and felt reasonably confident as they backed up what i had said in my application.

doctor was nice asked a few questions about whether i had a diagnosis and when the DLA dr had visited me. i confimed i had had a lifetime award til it was taken away in april last year and was appealing that. they were going to hear it at same time but as there was 6months between exams so apparently they couldnt (??!!)

then 'legal' lady started asking questions. when i visitied my mum how long was i there, why did my husband give me the tablets, why didnt i put them in pill boxes, i managed to be sitting at the hearing so why couldnt i sit all the time etc. how comes i can sit in a car for 25mins etc

to be honest i got confused and upset and was in tears. how can u answer how long do u stay somewhere, i explained i could only sit as i had dosed up on tablets which would make me sick today (and did!!!) and that i laid down at my mums and split journeys to miminise the intensity of pain. she wouldnt let my husband talk as i had to answer

came out with splitting headache and a foreboding feeling that support group will be refused. if it is not sure what we will do. they are going to write to me with the decision

i know no one can advise me as its now over but just wanted a little rant i suppose to people who might understand. thanks for listening

mazza111

No advice, just to wish u well, it's very nerve racking indeed.

nannytone_2

it must be awful living with pain on a daily basis.
but to them have to justify why you struggle with that pain is ridiculous.

hope it all turns out well