Hello I received DWP letter informing me that as I had not attended WCA on 31/10/18 I am capable of work from 1/11/18. I could not attend and my daughter did call to say that. I fell the week before and already have disc herniation and severe sciatica and had to be carried to bed by family member. I could not change the appointment due to already cancelling one to request a home visit. I have just sent a Mandatory Reconsideration request to DWP but would like to know if I need to do this or can I make a new claim just because I missed my work capability assessment.
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You can make a new claim for ESA, providing it is still available in your area and is not now UC but you will not be paid until you have attended a new face to face assessment, so there is some value in delaying your decision on this until the MR has completed.
Gordon
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