Not eligible for ESA payments or ESA Credits Only

del wrote: Thanks Gordon and bro will take on board what you have said and get things checked out. I already have enough NI Contributions + Credits to meet the 35 years would that make a difference?

Hi d,

I think that the fact of the matter is, that unless you choose to formally close your ESA Claim, which you haven't, and it would not be in your interests to do so, that you are entitled to NI Credits.

What if the forthcoming change to 35 years, increases even further in the future ?

You also need to clarify that they do not think that you have closed your claim, as this could prevent you from potentially receiving CB ESA once more in the future if you gain access to The SG.

bro58

Thanks bro, that is my worry re the future as I have received lots of useful information on the forum previously. Once again thanks for help and I will give update once I have checked everything with DWP.