DLA renewal claim

carriew

yes you can appeal
its the same form as mentioned before

Bannero

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Hi

I have finally received my award this morning, albeit a week or so late!

However, I am terribly disappointed that my rates have been drastically reduced despite the fact that my illness hasn't improved and if anything is probably slightly worse

Is there any way of appealing the decision or is that it now that it's been awarded? I know you can appeal if they turn down an award but have no idea whether you can appeal the rate they actually award you

Yes, you can appeal the rate awarded to you.

I was in the same situation as you, my illness had gotten slightly worse yet they reduced my rates when it came to be renewed.

I called them and they advised me to write a letter saying why I disagreed with their decision and giving any further information.

They didn't go back to my doctor for further info, nor call me in to see their doctors. Just sent me a letter back (took about 5 weeks) saying they had reassessed my claim and were putting me back onto the middle and higher that I had been on previously.

carriew

i have been on dla for 15 years and they just decided to give me nothing ... i am in the middle of an appeal

ChocolateLover_3

My dla care was cut from higher rate to lower when I did my renewal.
The reason being a very confusing " not being able to cook a meal for myself" not sure why that makes me unable to have higher rate? if it was" able to make a meal " I would understand that
Anyway appealed and asked for a written appeal as I could face sitting in front of a group of strangers
They said I hadnt sent enough info so they sent Dr to examine me at home
I have been sent his report which basically says there is nothing wrong with me !!!!!:mad:
I had mri done ( privately as my gp refused )on my spine ,knees and shoulder which were all causing me pain (and getting worse)
I have advanced arthritis in both knees ,no cartlige ,and lots of other things wrong with the knees as well
My spine has a 4 slipped discs,also a couple of other complaints such as spondolysis and spondolysthesis ,which means there is a fracure is in the disc and slippage making the spine unstable with too much movement.
I gave the report to me GP today and even she said there is nothing wrong with me !!!!!
What can I do ? I am in constant pain,and can be laid up for months on end as I sometimes cannot even stand as the pain in my knees is that bad ,I am now scared that my benefit will be cut off totally and I will be in such a mess if that happens ... as they will be going on the report from the Dr who visited me and he reckons I am able to do everything ... how he came to that conclusion after seeing me walk 3 ft I dont know ,he even said I had mild pain ... how would he know that ? and said I could walk over a 100 mys before any discomfort
Help !!!!!!!!!!

~Chameleon~

Bannero wrote: »

Yes, you can appeal the rate awarded to you.

I was in the same situation as you, my illness had gotten slightly worse yet they reduced my rates when it came to be renewed.

I called them and they advised me to write a letter saying why I disagreed with their decision and giving any further information.

They didn't go back to my doctor for further info, nor call me in to see their doctors. Just sent me a letter back (took about 5 weeks) saying they had reassessed my claim and were putting me back onto the middle and higher that I had been on previously.

Thanks, that sounds encouraging.

I spoke to a lovely lady at DLA and she read back to me the DM report that my award was based on and is also going to post me a copy.

It seems they have dismissed a lot of the information and evidence that was presented to them so she advised I keep a diary over the next 7-10 days and submit that along with any other evidence I have, such as letters from my carers etc and they will reconsider the decision.

Penny-Pincher!!

ChocolateLover wrote: »

My dla care was cut from higher rate to lower when I did my renewal.
The reason being a very confusing " not being able to cook a meal for myself" not sure why that makes me unable to have higher rate? if it was" able to make a meal " I would understand that
Anyway appealed and asked for a written appeal as I could face sitting in front of a group of strangers
They said I hadnt sent enough info so they sent Dr to examine me at home
I have been sent his report which basically says there is nothing wrong with me !!!!!:mad:
I had mri done ( privately as my gp refused )on my spine ,knees and shoulder which were all causing me pain (and getting worse)
I have advanced arthritis in both knees ,no cartlige ,and lots of other things wrong with the knees as well
My spine has a 4 slipped discs,also a couple of other complaints such as spondolysis and spondolysthesis ,which means there is a fracure is in the disc and slippage making the spine unstable with too much movement.
I gave the report to me GP today and even she said there is nothing wrong with me !!!!!
What can I do ? I am in constant pain,and can be laid up for months on end as I sometimes cannot even stand as the pain in my knees is that bad ,I am now scared that my benefit will be cut off totally and I will be in such a mess if that happens ... as they will be going on the report from the Dr who visited me and he reckons I am able to do everything ... how he came to that conclusion after seeing me walk 3 ft I dont know ,he even said I had mild pain ... how would he know that ? and said I could walk over a 100 mys before any discomfort
Help !!!!!!!!!!

If nobody was taking me serious but I had medical proof, then I would pay out and see a private doctor and get them to back the DLA claim.

PP
xx

~Chameleon~

Hi again, sorry to bother you all again but I really need some more advice

It's been more than 2 weeks since I called the DLA people to ask for a reconsideration on my award, and I received a letter acknowledging the fact within a few days. However, I still haven't received a copy of the DM's report stating what basis they made their decision on. Is it normal for them to take so long in sending it? I'm just getting a little worried that I might run out of time to qualify for the reconsideration.

Also, I'd like a little help/advice with this diary that they've asked me to keep please. I'm not entirely sure exactly what I need to write, and what I've written so far seems to be more of a "personal" type diary of how my days/nights are spent.

Is this the sort of thing I'm supposed to do or do they just want to know what I needed help with and for how long? If this is the case then what do I say about the days when I haven't managed to do some things, such as cook a meal, have a bath etc as I haven't actually received any help with that as I just haven't bothered eating/bathing or whatever on that day.

Sorry, but I'm just getting so confused and muddled up with all this

Oh, and if this wasn't enough to be dealing with I've just received an IB50 form too to complete and send back, which I was previously exempt from having the higher care rate, so now I'm panicking that they're going to cut all my benefits completely

bijouinnuendo

Hi Chameleon

I really think you need better advice than we know the answers to on this forum. Can I suggest you take a look at www.youreable.com. Their forums are extremely helpful and have sections dedicated to benefits and appeals.

Bijou

BrianD

Hi Chamelion, I would endorse the previous post and would also recommend you follow this link, become a member for £16.50 to receive the very best guides available.

Personally I would not go for a reconsideration and go straight to appeal as this process will include a reassessment of your claim. All the advice you need is at the link I have listed above.

best wishes at what I know is a very trying and worrying time.
Brian D

BrianD

Sorry how stupid of me not to include the link here it is http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/about_membership/Become_a_member.htm