Hi Jim,

I have just had a industrial disablement claim for pneumoconiosis refused after going for an xray.

Is it worth appealing or will i be wasting my time,do you know of anyone whom has had a successful appeal.

Hi Gary,

It's always worth appealing against the non award of any benefit, since you have nothing to lose, but perhaps a lot to gain !

Did you work in an industry that can cause pneumoconiosis ? See below :

Pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease caused due to the inhalation of various forms of dust particles, particularly in industrial workplaces, for an extended period of time. Hence it is also said to be an occupational lung disease, which are a particular subdivision of occupational related diseases that are related primarily to being exposed to harmful substances, whether they are gas or dusts, in the work place, and the pulmonary disorders that may result from it. The severity and type of pneumoconiosis depends on what the dust particles comprise of; for example, small amounts of certain substances, such as asbestos and silica, can lead to serious reactions, while others may not be as harmful.

Contact Community Legal Advice who can put you in touch with a local solicitor in your area with experiences on industrial appeal tribunals.

We cannot give individual advice on benefits or appeals in an open forum. You need
'one to one' advice from an adviser who can get access to your case papers.

Good luck.

Jim