I am currently awaiting an appointment for my reassessment of ESA. I have completed ESA50 and gave all the info and packed it into paltry white envelope they send for you to return your documents and form in. I declared I smoke and have a mobility car. As a couple of my conditions include breathlessness for which I have an asthmatic spray and capsules ,and a brain injury with back pain. and a wheelchair which I am almost confined to albeit I can weight bear.
Will these factors, the smoking go against me in the reassessment of ESA and will driving go against me in my transfer from DLA to PIP.
As far as I am aware, the fact that you are a smoker will not be held against you for ESA, DLA or PIP.
When it comes to PIP, it will depend what else you say. If you claim that you cannot learn new tasks, due to cognitive or mental health issues, the fact that you drive could go against you, for instance.
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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