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7 years 7 months ago - 7 years 7 months ago #167006 by slugsta
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Hi Lynn,
Who told you that you should be getting Support Group ESA? There is no automatic entitlement, no matter what rate of PIP you are on.
When was your last ESA decision made? This will affect what you can do now.
If the latest decision was less than 13 months ago, you might be able to argue against it (depending in whether you have already done this).
If the latest decision was more than 13 months ago, can you show that your condition/s have worsened considerably since then? If so, you could ask for a 'supersession' (reassessment). This would trigger another ESA50 and possibly a face to face assessment.
Have a look at the Support Group descriptors and see whether you think you can show that any apply to you.
Qualifying for the Support Group
If you have further questions about this, please reply to this message and we will do our best to help. You will find it easily in future if you bookmark/favourite it on your web browser now
Who told you that you should be getting Support Group ESA? There is no automatic entitlement, no matter what rate of PIP you are on.
When was your last ESA decision made? This will affect what you can do now.
If the latest decision was less than 13 months ago, you might be able to argue against it (depending in whether you have already done this).
If the latest decision was more than 13 months ago, can you show that your condition/s have worsened considerably since then? If so, you could ask for a 'supersession' (reassessment). This would trigger another ESA50 and possibly a face to face assessment.
Have a look at the Support Group descriptors and see whether you think you can show that any apply to you.
Qualifying for the Support Group
If you have further questions about this, please reply to this message and we will do our best to help. You will find it easily in future if you bookmark/favourite it on your web browser now
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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