Upper tribunal

Hi,
I hope you can advise, I had my ESA appeal on 6th jan it was unsuccessful .

It was not at all a good experience as you could feel the hostility as soon as you entered the room ,even the welfare advisor commented on this.
I had a very good supporting report from my consultant which was never referred to, it was clear the doctor did not recognise fibromyalgia as a recognised health issue and even my arthritis he referred to as housewife knees and bony nodules on my toes as a bunion. I didn't, get a chance to complete a sentence without him commenting "oh really" in a patronising way as if he didn't believe a word I said.
I initially thought I will not put myself through anymore of this humiliating process but on reflection I have decided to pursue my claim as after working for the past 35 years I believe I am entitled to get some support now I am not physically able to.

My question is do I need to wait for official confirmation before I request a statement of reasons.

Secondly do I require to use the services of a solicitor to represent me in appealing to the UT and where I can find some examples of an error in law.


Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Kind regards

Thank you so much for your quick response
I should like to add I haven't received any letter from them yet.
I will keep you updated of my progress

Keep up the good work you all do it is so much appreciated

Jannigran wrote: Thank you so much for your quick response
I should like to add I haven't received any letter from them yet.
I will keep you updated of my progress

Keep up the good work you all do it is so much appreciated

Hi Jg,

See also : Appealing to The Upper Tier, DR UK Factsheet

bro58

I am just a member. I ave ad mine refused, waited for post of notificaion a good few days, then requsted details..........was sent letter saying would currently take 6wks to arrive.I phoned to see after 4 weeks and 2 days later i the post was all the details. 4/5 pages typed and then hand written actual proceedings on the day. unfortnately i could not read any of handwriting!! got a few people t help me but little headway made. phone or a transcript of handwriting and I am waiting for the post(another week into the month), i also have to phone tomorrow to see what/where paper at. i also put confirmation of call in writing last week.
I hope to appeal higher but little left t cope with this. Good luck with your case and hope you are wll enough to set the record straight( i really don't know how they are getting way with all the distress and mayhem they are causing.
hope you don't mind my comment. take care