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10 years 9 months ago #105997 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Confused, why a face to face this time ?

Evelyn wrote: Hi, I have finally got a supporting letter from a friend of mine (the one who was able to go with me to any assessment if it is before a certain date) and a letter from my therapist who had to have help to do it and they have both sent the letters to me telling me to check if they had done it in a helpful way. let me say that the contents are true but put in their own words.

I still have doubts and still very anxious and the medical is beginning of next month.

I would be happier if someone could check them for me and to see that nothing is obviously detrimental to me. Or is this not possible?


I am afraid we cannot do this this, ignoring the practicality of our seeing the documents, it is inappropriate for us to offer personal advice on the forum.

Why can’t you answer a question about my specific claim?

Gordon

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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106002 by Evelyn
Replied by Evelyn on topic Confused, why a face to face this time ?
It did cross my mind this might be the case.

May I ask if it is advisable to go to the medical and give the letter to the examiner or sent by second day delivery (I am aware of postal strike but still in time I think as my date is beg of july) in the hope that the decision maker would look at it again and make a favourable decision to call off the medical based on more evidence...my esa113 was very brief and not correct as Dr had not seen me recently?
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10 years 9 months ago #106004 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Confused, why a face to face this time ?

Evelyn wrote: It did cross my mind this might be the case.

May I ask if it is advisable to go to the medical and give the letter to the examiner or sent by second day delivery (I am aware of postal strike but still in time I think as my date is beg of july) in the hope that the decision maker would look at it again and make a favourable decision to call off the medical based on more evidence...my esa113 was very brief and not correct as Dr had not seen me recently?


I would do both and send a copy to the DWP as well.

Gordon

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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106023 by Evelyn
Replied by Evelyn on topic Confused, why a face to face this time ?
Thanks Gordon.

Am going to post the letters tomorrow.

Just to make sure:

1, The letter to the DWP should be addressed to the DWP ESA Decision Maker, Is that right?

2, Any need to send a copy to ATOS office that sent me the ESA50 forms initially?

3, Bring a copy of the letters from my friend and the Therapist to the assessment HCP, right?
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10 years 9 months ago #106024 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Confused, why a face to face this time ?

Evelyn wrote: Thanks Gordon.

Am going to post the letters tomorrow.

Just to make sure:

1, The letter to the DWP should be addressed to the DWP ESA Decision Maker, Is that right?

2, Any need to send a copy to ATOS office that sent me the ESA50 forms initially?

3, Bring a copy of the letters from my friend and the Therapist to the assessment HCP, right?


1. Yes

2. You can if you wish

3. Yes and ask them to read them before proceeding with the assessment, it is covered under section 3.1.2 of WCA Handbook.

Gordon

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10 years 9 months ago #106025 by bro58
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WCA Handbook, 2nd link from bottom on this page :

ESA Claims Guides

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