esa 18weeks still no decision

Hi, I have been on the esa assessment for 18weeks now.
I did not have a medical until week 14 but still have heard nothing?? is this the norm?/
Also have now been diagnosed with 2 xtra disability's can I submit that to them as I still have not had a decision?? thankz.

Thankz..

Hi, I phoned the dwp today to find out what was happening with my ESA50 submitted 6 weeks ago because I also had a new list of "unavailable" dates (hospital appointments)they told me to contact ATOS by phone and gave me a free phone number, I called ATOS to discuss the dates but told not to worry as they would phone before any medical was arrranged and I could tell them then, while he was on the phone I asked if he could tell me where I was in the system and apparently after 6 weeks and due to the back log my esa 50 is still in the stack pile of forms waiting to be looked at, so it looks like a long wait still ahead before I find out what is happening. Because i am in the wrag and this is a renewal does the assessmnet phase target apply or is it just a case of waiting until they get to me in the pile. Also wondered if I am not reviewed and awarded by April will I lose my allowance as i am contributions based, I am hoping for and if necessry will appeal for support group, now on hrm and hrc indefinate award. thankyou in advance.

Thanks Gordon, I though that would be the case, yes my year was up in November put payments at wrag levelstill being paid while ESA50 is waiting to be looked at. If I am placed in the support group I assume my allowance will still be paid or is that incorrect? also if I am placed in the wrag again and lose my allowance onthe 365 rule would I still be paid whilst appealing? It would be easier if I had my medical asap and then hopefully a decision before april. thankyou again for your advice and support.