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appealing a DLA decision
11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #105860 by Tenja
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My daughter's partner has Crone's disease and has recently been turned down for DLA - which is ironic as she has become his physical carer whereas he meets her mental health needs!!! By default we have become carers to them both which has financial implications on us - whereas if they had money they will pay their friends. How they were turned down I do not know as he is quite frail and dependent even the visiting Dr said he was underweight!
She has been told to write for a reconsideration but they will not back date it to when he first applied - which was January 2013 - only until 12 June which clearly is because of PIP and a cost cutting exercise - can you point me in the direction as to what to write on their behalf?
She has been told to write for a reconsideration but they will not back date it to when he first applied - which was January 2013 - only until 12 June which clearly is because of PIP and a cost cutting exercise - can you point me in the direction as to what to write on their behalf?
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #105863 by Gordon
Our recommendation is to appeal, a Reconsideration will be done as part of the appeal process and at the very least she will save time if the DWP do not overturn the Decision.
I am afraid we cannot advise what you/they should write, even if we had knowledge of their situation, which we do not, it is outside of the remit of the Moderators to do this.
Have a look at our DLA Appeal guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals
and DLA Claim Guides
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
You should also have a look at the following FAQs
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
DLA Medical – What forms to ask for?
Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations
Preparing for a Tribunal
MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal
If you have any further questions, please reply to this post.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic appealing a DLA decision
Jan Pearl wrote: My daughter's partner has Crone's disease and has recently been turned down for DLA - which is ironic as she has become his physical carer whereas he meets her mental health needs!!! By default we have become carers to them both which has financial implications on us - whereas if they had money they will pay their friends. How they were turned down I do not know as he is quite frail and dependent even the visiting Dr said he was underweight!
She has been told to write for a reconsideration but they will not back date it to when he first applied - which was January 2013 - only until 12 June which clearly is because of PIP and a cost cutting exercise - can you point me in the direction as to what to write on their behalf?
Our recommendation is to appeal, a Reconsideration will be done as part of the appeal process and at the very least she will save time if the DWP do not overturn the Decision.
I am afraid we cannot advise what you/they should write, even if we had knowledge of their situation, which we do not, it is outside of the remit of the Moderators to do this.
Have a look at our DLA Appeal guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals
and DLA Claim Guides
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
You should also have a look at the following FAQs
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
DLA Medical – What forms to ask for?
Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations
Preparing for a Tribunal
MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal
If you have any further questions, please reply to this post.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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11 years 10 months ago #105878 by Tenja
Replied by Tenja on topic appealing a DLA decision
Hi it was the list you attached to your response I was looking for - thanks
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