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Would you appeal? Got my new award !

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12 years 6 days ago #83722 by paula7777
Would you appeal? Got my new award ! was created by paula7777
Hello just wondered if I should appeal , I have been on HRC and LRM for 4 years 2 seperate claims awarded for 2 years.

Got my renewal back today and have now got LRM anb MRC awarded for 5 years.

The award says i can manage my night time care needs myself slowly and do not need the night time care component :(

most of my care needs are night time based to be honest I did but this on the form.

I am pleased at my 5 year award just do not know whether to appeal as my circumstance has not changed and do not understand why my award did not stay the same???

Thanks for any replies

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12 years 6 days ago #83725 by Crazydiamond
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12 years 6 days ago #83735 by paula7777
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Thank you will read that now? I just do not understand how come they have changed me from hrc to mrc , my circumstances have not changed.

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12 years 6 days ago #83736 by Crazydiamond
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Paragraphs 3 and 5 of the FAQ entitled "Is there any risk to challenging a decision?" will be relevant to your particular circumstances.

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12 years 5 days ago #83760 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:Would you appeal? Got my new award !
paula7777 wrote:

Hello just wondered if I should appeal , I have been on HRC and LRM for 4 years 2 seperate claims awarded for 2 years.

Got my renewal back today and have now got LRM anb MRC awarded for 5 years.

The award says i can manage my night time care needs myself slowly and do not need the night time care component :(

most of my care needs are night time based to be honest I did but this on the form.

I am pleased at my 5 year award just do not know whether to appeal as my circumstance has not changed and do not understand why my award did not stay the same???

Thanks for any replies


Hi Paula,

We cannot advise whether or not you should appeal, that decision can only be made by you, preferably with 'face to face' advice from a benefits adviser with good experience of DLA and appeals who will have access to your case files which we don't.

Your local CAB should be able to assist you or see : Benefits Adviser and Where to get legal advice

Good luck.

Jim

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