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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #103785 by tazman
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I've been waiting since last August for my appeal to be heard - WRAG to Support - and have another ESA50 to complete. Should I mention the fact that I am appealing their last decision or is it best not to? Don't want to antagonise the DM but might it make a difference to their decision?
Also, years ago I did a lot of weight training and became a bit obsessed. I know I pushed it far too much. Now I'm paying the price and most of my joints are very painful. Should I admit this on my ESA50 or just stick to what I have told them before. I have told them about the car accident I had which damaged my neck and spine. The osteopath I saw advised me to join a gym and work with weights to stretch my spine. That's when my obsession began. I've not been near a gym for decades, but wonder whether admitting my self-induced damage will go against me. Or would it be best to just stick to what I've already told them.
Tried to keep it as brief as possible; can anyone help?
Also, years ago I did a lot of weight training and became a bit obsessed. I know I pushed it far too much. Now I'm paying the price and most of my joints are very painful. Should I admit this on my ESA50 or just stick to what I have told them before. I have told them about the car accident I had which damaged my neck and spine. The osteopath I saw advised me to join a gym and work with weights to stretch my spine. That's when my obsession began. I've not been near a gym for decades, but wonder whether admitting my self-induced damage will go against me. Or would it be best to just stick to what I've already told them.
Tried to keep it as brief as possible; can anyone help?
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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #103792 by Gordon
Your appealing a previous Decision has no relevance to any decision that a DM might make on this assessment.
If you believe that your weight training has had an affect on your present health then it may be relevant to mention it on this new ESA50, however, before doing so I would look to see whether this is supported in any medical evidence that you have.
Please be aware that the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated since you were last assessed, whilst the changes may not result in you changing how you complete the form, you should none the less review the updated claim guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
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tazman wrote: I've been waiting since last August for my appeal to be heard - WRAG to Support - and have another ESA50 to complete. Should I mention the fact that I am appealing their last decision or is it best not to? Don't want to antagonise the DM but might it make a difference to their decision?
Also, years ago I did a lot of weight training and became a bit obsessed. I know I pushed it far too much. Now I'm paying the price and most of my joints are very painful. Should I admit this on my ESA50 or just stick to what I have told them before. I have told them about the car accident I had which damaged my neck and spine. The osteopath I saw advised me to join a gym and work with weights to stretch my spine. That's when my obsession began. I've not been near a gym for decades, but wonder whether admitting my self-induced damage will go against me. Or would it be best to just stick to what I've already told them.
Tried to keep it as brief as possible; can anyone help?
Your appealing a previous Decision has no relevance to any decision that a DM might make on this assessment.
If you believe that your weight training has had an affect on your present health then it may be relevant to mention it on this new ESA50, however, before doing so I would look to see whether this is supported in any medical evidence that you have.
Please be aware that the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated since you were last assessed, whilst the changes may not result in you changing how you complete the form, you should none the less review the updated claim guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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