osteoarthritis and esa

i have an appeal tribunal to attend on Thursday, and I have just today been also on top of fibromyalgia, diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees. moderate to severe. I would like to know if this will have any bearing on my appeal? and has anybody also won their appeal on osteoarthritis? any advice welcome

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The tribunal cannot take into account any new condition or worsening of your previous condition after the date of the original decision. In order for the tribunal to consider the osteoarthritis, you will have to show that this was affecting you at that time - which is probable as OA does not tend to appear overnight! You must still relate this to the ESA descriptors so that you meet the required criteria.

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Hey ledleysedgwick, I got ESA support group for osteoarthritis and fibro, I stated how they affect my mobility, my pains etc on both good and bad days and showed them a few day journals of how both affected me, it's more how your disability affects you functioning during your day, good luck , gentle hug x