End of my Esa

Hlneve wrote: My Esa ends on the 7th of August and I have just had notification that I have been placed in WRAG group again my health has gotten worse in the past few months and I have just had hip surgery and face major surgery on my left ankle this it seems has been ignored given their decision .I have been told that I can appeal but that I will not receive any payment during the appeal .How do I go about it and do I need to get anything from my Gp

thank you

If the deterioration in your health that you mention has happened since your last assessment and most importantly was not considered as part of the recent Decision, then it will not be considered by a Tribunal either, however, if it was considered and ignored or it was not considered relevant then it is something that a Tribunal can look at.

Your GP may be able to help but you will need to speak to them, any help they provide must be supportive of your being eligible for the Support Group.

I am afraid that you will not be paid while appealing, but if you are successful you will receive back payments to the date of the Decision being appealed.

In regard an appeal have a look at the following and if you have more questions, reply to this post.

Our ESA Appeal guide

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa

and the following FAQs

Is there any risk to challenging a decision?

How long do I have to appeal?

How to submit an appeal

ESA medical – what forms to ask for?

Qualifying for the Support Group

Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations

Preparing for a Tribunal

MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal

Gordon