thomasnireland wrote: what type of evidence does the esa and dla-pip want like is a chiropractors opinion useful,is a mps letter useful?
You want to include evidence that supports your claim, the newer the better, typically evidence will fall into one of the following categories in descending order of importance.
- evidence that directly address the ESA or PIP/DLA criteria, examples of this would limitations in your walking, incontinence issues, problems with meeting people or going out. It may include evidence that you have problems cooking or getting dressed but this is less likely as your doctors may feel that they cannot comment on these areas.
- evidence that indirectly addresses the criteria, for example a report showing Arthritis in the joints of the leg would support issues with walking, a report showing prolonged OCD rituals might suggest problems with washing and other personal care.
- letters detailing diagnosis.
Any review will be based on how you are at that time so the older the evidence the less weight it will carry unless you can show that your condition is stabilised or is a deteriorating one, when it should be possible to show that it is still relevant.
Information not to send would be old appointment letters, old prescription repeats, etc.
Gordon
