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7 years 8 months ago #167069 by metrorider
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Hi,
I've just got my ESA 50 form almost a year after being placed in the Support group. i expected this as was told my award was initially for twelve months.
I'm diagnosed of having an anxiety disorder, namely Avoidant Personality Disorder. The HCA at my last medical was very understanding to be fair and my report was very accurate when I requested a copy.
It was reported that I have a 'Depressive illness and an anxiety disorder. He has a history of suicide.Therefore, the overall evidence suggests that he is at risk of deterioration in health if found fit for work or work-related activities.'
I have filled in the ESA using my last ESA 50 as a guide and going over the forum guides on BFW website.
My question is what is the chances of me remaining in the Support group as my situation has not changed since my last ESA assessment? I am aware that I have to treat this new ESA 50 as a completely new application. Can I enclose a copy of the previous medical report as evidence for Maximus/decision maker or is this likely to be ignored? Do I have to get a new doctors letter to confirm my diagnosis or do I have to supply an unto date copy?
I know you can't give a definitive reply as it's all down to to the DWP at the end of the day. I guess the more evidence I give at this stage the less likely I'll have to go for a F2F and a decision be made on the ESA 50 as a stand alone.
Your help in this would be most appreciated.
I've just got my ESA 50 form almost a year after being placed in the Support group. i expected this as was told my award was initially for twelve months.
I'm diagnosed of having an anxiety disorder, namely Avoidant Personality Disorder. The HCA at my last medical was very understanding to be fair and my report was very accurate when I requested a copy.
It was reported that I have a 'Depressive illness and an anxiety disorder. He has a history of suicide.Therefore, the overall evidence suggests that he is at risk of deterioration in health if found fit for work or work-related activities.'
I have filled in the ESA using my last ESA 50 as a guide and going over the forum guides on BFW website.
My question is what is the chances of me remaining in the Support group as my situation has not changed since my last ESA assessment? I am aware that I have to treat this new ESA 50 as a completely new application. Can I enclose a copy of the previous medical report as evidence for Maximus/decision maker or is this likely to be ignored? Do I have to get a new doctors letter to confirm my diagnosis or do I have to supply an unto date copy?
I know you can't give a definitive reply as it's all down to to the DWP at the end of the day. I guess the more evidence I give at this stage the less likely I'll have to go for a F2F and a decision be made on the ESA 50 as a stand alone.
Your help in this would be most appreciated.
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7 years 8 months ago #167119 by Gordon
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There have been no changes to the ESA Descriptors since your were last assessed so in principle there should be no reason why you should not stay in the SG, however a different assessor or DM can sometimes mean a different result.
If your GP is prepared to give you one, then a letter from them will certainly be of help as long as it addressed the ESA activities.
There's no reason why you cannot submit the report from your last assessment but you will need to explain why it is still relevant.
Gordon
There have been no changes to the ESA Descriptors since your were last assessed so in principle there should be no reason why you should not stay in the SG, however a different assessor or DM can sometimes mean a different result.
If your GP is prepared to give you one, then a letter from them will certainly be of help as long as it addressed the ESA activities.
There's no reason why you cannot submit the report from your last assessment but you will need to explain why it is still relevant.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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