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9 years 1 month ago #131825 by Pippin
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Hi,
Had a meeting with CAB on Thursday for help before tribunal, advice offered seemed at odds with what I've read here and what I have prepared for. It was not the person I saw originally who was helpful.
So, he said that I have to forget my health problems as they are only interested in the points on the descriptors and any discrepancies in your form ESA50. Just match with those and give examples to match.
Can I say the parts of the descriptors that I am challenging are.... And give examples of how they fit in with my problems?
He then said if you fail don't worry just "whack" in a new ESA50 straight away.
I wasn't impressed with those comments, I am reasonably prepared, found your site too late for the completing original stuff but will have support from sister and sil on the day.
Any advice appreciated.
Pippin
Had a meeting with CAB on Thursday for help before tribunal, advice offered seemed at odds with what I've read here and what I have prepared for. It was not the person I saw originally who was helpful.
So, he said that I have to forget my health problems as they are only interested in the points on the descriptors and any discrepancies in your form ESA50. Just match with those and give examples to match.
Can I say the parts of the descriptors that I am challenging are.... And give examples of how they fit in with my problems?
He then said if you fail don't worry just "whack" in a new ESA50 straight away.
I wasn't impressed with those comments, I am reasonably prepared, found your site too late for the completing original stuff but will have support from sister and sil on the day.
Any advice appreciated.
Pippin
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9 years 1 month ago #131865 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Tribunal hearing on Friday 27
Pippin
Benefit Tribunals operate is far less formal manner than a court of law although they are part of the same organisation. You should expect to be asked questions by the panel, for an ESA hearing their will be two people a Judge and a doctor, they will be asking about the day to day problems you have due to your conditions, but it is important to remember that ultimately they will be scoring you against the ESA Descriptors to see whether you meet the criteria for the WRAG or the Support Group.
You should be offered an opportunity to speak towards the end of the hearing and you can use this time to explain which Descriptors you believe you meet and why.
Best wishes for the day and if you feel up to it let us know how you get on.
Gordon
Benefit Tribunals operate is far less formal manner than a court of law although they are part of the same organisation. You should expect to be asked questions by the panel, for an ESA hearing their will be two people a Judge and a doctor, they will be asking about the day to day problems you have due to your conditions, but it is important to remember that ultimately they will be scoring you against the ESA Descriptors to see whether you meet the criteria for the WRAG or the Support Group.
You should be offered an opportunity to speak towards the end of the hearing and you can use this time to explain which Descriptors you believe you meet and why.
Best wishes for the day and if you feel up to it let us know how you get on.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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9 years 1 month ago #131890 by Pippin
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Thank you very much for that Gordon, that helps, will be glad when it's finished, 18 months in total.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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