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11 years 6 months ago #91031 by Metallichick
Replied by Metallichick on topic Re:Shocked!!!
Can i ask one more question please?

Since being awarded DLA i have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, i'm not looking to increase my DLA in anyway at all as when filling out my forms i did write down all my painful symptoms although at that time i wasn't aware it was yet another medical condition.

My question is do i need to inform DWP of the additional condition that i now have? Or can i just leave well alone, i don't want another decision maker looking at my claim and changing their minds and over turning the original award?!

Thank you in advance :)

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11 years 6 months ago #91034 by slugsta
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You should notify DWP of any changes in your condition that might affect the rate of DLA. If you have just been given a new diagnosis - without any change in your care and/or mobility needs - then I don't see that you need to do anything at this stage.

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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11 years 6 months ago #91038 by Metallichick
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Great, that's one less thing i need to do :) Thank you very much for your quick reply x

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11 years 6 months ago #91039 by shrinathji
Replied by shrinathji on topic Re:Shocked!!!
hello,

personally i would let sleeping dogs lie, as you do run the risk of your award being looked at again and from personal experience, as fibro is a fluctuating condition you may find that the D/M may just look at the claim as a fresh claim!!!!

Good Luck.

Radhika.

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