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Appeal for DLA refused

  • Royston Owens
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13 years 4 months ago #35526 by Royston Owens
Appeal for DLA refused was created by Royston Owens
Just got back from my appeal for DLA (both components) and it was refused. Ho Hum. Rational was inconsistences in the evidence :S.
Claim is based upon peripheral neuropathy of the feet which is that painful I have limitations on how far I can walk without discomfort, which is basically zero as I have pain when I am at rest.
Apparently if I was experiencing the level of pain I say I am then I should be receiving specialist treatment. My GPs view is that not much can be done as the damage is caused by my poor control of my type 2 diabetes and as it is irreversible not much a neurologist can do, so what other forms of specialist treatment should I be having?
Not going to pursue a further appeal, but can I submit a new claim for DLA based upon my current circumstances as they have changed significantly since I made the original claim back in February or is there a time limit?

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  • Survivor
13 years 4 months ago #35527 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: Appeal for DLA refused
I am sorry about your appeal.

Your appeal will relate to how you were when you made your original claim, so if your needs have increased, you can make a fresh claim.

If your GP thinks that there is no point in referring you to a neurologist, could you afford to see someone privately to get evidence?

As regards the pain, there are specialist pain clinics. The consultants in them are usually consultant anaesthetists. They can help with things like medication, referrals to physiotherapists (mine was helpful showing me the best place to use my tens machine) and psychologists (some people find how they think about their pain makes a difference).

You might also find it helpful to see whether there are any support groups in your area. I found statements from people in my support group helpful when I renewed my DLA.

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  • originaldave
13 years 4 months ago #35557 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Appeal for DLA refused
Royston
Owens wrote:

Just got back from my appeal for DLA (both components) and it was refused. Ho Hum. Rational was inconsistences in the evidence :S.
Claim is based upon peripheral neuropathy of the feet which is that painful I have limitations on how far I can walk without discomfort, which is basically zero as I have pain when I am at rest.
Apparently if I was experiencing the level of pain I say I am then I should be receiving specialist treatment. My GPs view is that not much can be done as the damage is caused by my poor control of my type 2 diabetes and as it is irreversible not much a neurologist can do, so what other forms of specialist treatment should I be having?
Not going to pursue a further appeal, but can I submit a new claim for DLA based upon my current circumstances as they have changed significantly since I made the original claim back in February or is there a time limit?



treatment is tens or drugs and if your lucky :)

the new trials with.....

cannabis :laugh:

in your case tens is good for type 2 diabetes pain of this type

to back up your claim you need Electrodiagnosti tests

have you contacted www.neurocentre.com/

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