Dla

vwman_3

Has anyone any idea how long it takes from applying for DLA on-line to hearing anything from the Benefits Agency. And what the process involves ie Medical Examinations/Interviews etc.

Many thanks.

lil_me

They'll usually send a confirmation to say they received it within a week, a letter in 8 weeks if they haven't made a decision by then explaining why. More often recently it seems to take longer when they are waiting for letters back from medical proffesionals you see. Decisions I have known in the last few months seem to be quicker but I have known it to take over 5 months.

No interviews as such but more commonly a doctor visiting the home to
assess the claimants mobility and care needs. More common it seems when someone doesn't see someone like a consultant/physio/specialist etc regularly.

vwman_3

Thank's very much for the reply.

wicknwax

It took 8 weeks for our daughters to be accepted

They wrote to her consultant a couple of times

vwman_3

I have only seen my GP over injuries/disabilities that I had as a result of my work, which over time have got a lot worse, I only realised a few weeks ago that I could claim DLA....I dont know if that makes a difference or not.

autismmum

dla, is more about your limited ability rather than any diagnosis, so if you tell them how your life has been affected and limited, you will only need some basic confirmation from the gp , you need a statement from someone who knows you and your situation.

vwman_3

Thank's, when you say knows your situation, does that include a family member or someone independant.

lil_me

I've known family members to complete the section, some who also leave it blank and have been awarded without a problem. I would suggest maybe asking your GP to complete it if that is who you see most often or whoever assists with your care needs.

vwman_3

I have an appointment with a Doctor on Thursday, he is coming to my home.

Has anyone any tip's/advice re this visit, and what does it involve.

Thanks in advance.....

colin13

dont try too fool the doc,,if ur r strugiling mobility wise show him ur r but dont over play it tell him exactley how ur ilness sffects u even the most embarassing parts:( he /she is a doc and will have heard all this before
good luck with ur medical

vwman_3

Thanks for that, dont like visiting the Doctor's at the best of times, so having him come to my home is a bit daunting.