Victory Leaves Bad Taste In Mouth

As I sit here I'm not really sure what to write...

I received a call today from a decision maker. Although the decision made in 2012 placed my dad into the WRAG group which ended his benefits in November 2013, a reconsideration from his 2013 assessment decision has finally placed him into the Support Group. Not only that... the decision maker also advised that he's set my dad's next assessment date for partway through 2016, which would probably not be necessary as he's currently due to retire around that time. He will now receive a higher rate, plus arrears which will be dated back if I remember rightly to his 2013 assessment date or decision date... I can't remember a lot of what was said. I was in shock.

So why do I feel so bad?

I think because it's taken over a year to get this rectified. Over a year of letter writing to the DWP, complaints departments, MPs, doctors, consultants. Over a year of unnecessary upset, months of severe stress for my dad, and also for our family as a whole. Over a year of worry and tears. But it could all have been avoided if the correct decision had been made originally. Don't get me wrong, we're happy the decision has finally been made to place my dad into the rightful Support Group, that his condition has finally been acknowledged, but why couldn't the system have worked correctly from the onset?

I agree with you it shouldn't be so hard to get the money your entitled to but congrats anyway!

Hi BB,

I'm so glad that your father has finally got the result he deserves. I can understand your anger at the year of stress that has been caused by the original decision but, as Gordon says, it is probably best not to dwell on something you cannot change.

That is really good news Bb !!!

Well done for persevering and successfully fighting Dad's corner.

Give yourself a well deserved "pat on the back"

Maybe Dad will get you a "small" celebratory drink !!!

These long battles can take a lot out of one, but as Gordon says,

Enjoy the victory !!!!!

bro58

Well Done



CV