Just got 0 points

Hi ppl I went for medical assessment few weeks ago got letter saying 0 points...
I suffer from
Rheumatoid osteo & inflammatory arthritis
Any tips from anyone on my next step???
Saw a so called healthcare professional who knows nothing about me
Why don't they take into consideration the fact my doc has signed me off sick for 2 years
Someone who knows me well and obviously sees me as unfit for work

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I am sorry that you are going through this. From your comments about work, I assume you are applying for ESA? You need to be aware that this benefit is not awarded because you are unable to work, per se, but because you meet certain specific descriptors.

Your options now are to accept the decision or request a Mandatory Reconsideration. No further payments will be made until a decision is made to award your ESA or the MR does not go in your favour and a formal appeal is accepted by the Tribunal Service (this can only happen after an unsuccessful MR). If you need money meanwhile you will have to sign on for JSA, you would be able to negotiate reduced conditionality.

If going down the MR route, please ensure that you get 'fitnotes' to cover the period from the day after you were last paid ESA until a new decision is made. don't give this to the JobCentre if you claim JSA, keep it to one side!

You will need to submit an request for MR within 4 weeks of the date on the decision letter.

Have a read of the ESA MR and appeal resources and come back when you have further questions.

Mandatory Reconsiderations

ESA claims and appeals

* I'm sorry it took me so long to reply to your post, I was called away in the middle of doing so!

Ask for a copy of consultants notes and xray/mri for your problrms and send then in.