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How much is too much Supporting Evidence
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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #107035 by Ukko
How much is too much Supporting Evidence was created by Ukko
Being Migrated from IS/Ib To Esa Just Finished Filling out Form With Help from Guide Many Thx.
With regards to sending in supporting Evidence with form Would it be Beneficial to send in Old Information I have kept my original Drs report from a Dwp Dr sent out 10 years ago for my Application that resulted in My Award for DLA High Rate in Care and Mobility the Report still contains information which is relevant to how I am today But there are substantial changes in The listed Medication as this was early on when I became ill [Osteoarthritis and Bipolar now But form refers to Chondromalicia and Depression which was initial diagnosis].
I also have a recent report from a Occupational Therapist which list my conditions but some of the wording I am afraid will go against me I.e. To be able to Transfer on/off downstairs toilet Independently
Installation of 12" grab rail etc. its the use of Independently that I am concerned with. i don't want them to think I have no issues at all with certain activity's.
I also suffer some nasty Side effects from The strong medication I am on which I have mentioned in claim form Would it be too much to send in The Little leaflets you get in the medication boxes listing all the Drug info. would they have access to this information already
Thank you for your time
With regards to sending in supporting Evidence with form Would it be Beneficial to send in Old Information I have kept my original Drs report from a Dwp Dr sent out 10 years ago for my Application that resulted in My Award for DLA High Rate in Care and Mobility the Report still contains information which is relevant to how I am today But there are substantial changes in The listed Medication as this was early on when I became ill [Osteoarthritis and Bipolar now But form refers to Chondromalicia and Depression which was initial diagnosis].
I also have a recent report from a Occupational Therapist which list my conditions but some of the wording I am afraid will go against me I.e. To be able to Transfer on/off downstairs toilet Independently
Installation of 12" grab rail etc. its the use of Independently that I am concerned with. i don't want them to think I have no issues at all with certain activity's.
I also suffer some nasty Side effects from The strong medication I am on which I have mentioned in claim form Would it be too much to send in The Little leaflets you get in the medication boxes listing all the Drug info. would they have access to this information already
Thank you for your time
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10 years 9 months ago #107043 by Gordon
You can use whatever evidence you think is relevant to your claim, but older evidence will hold less weight with the ATOS assessor and the DWP Decision Maker unless you can show that it is still relevant to you condition now.
You should review all evidence to see whether it will be supportive or detrimental to your claim, if you decide to submit something then it must be in full, so you should consider whether to submit this OT's letter or not. You can always explain why their view is not representative of your problems, but you are right to be concerned that it will introduce an element of doubt.
Never assume that the people reviewing your claim will have a detailed understanding of your condition(s), the Decision Maker has no medical training whatsoever and the ATOS assessor could be a midwife, physiotherapist, nurse or doctor so it never hurts to send reference information in regard to your condition(s) and the medication you take, you can hi-light the side effects that you suffer from.
If you have further questions, please reply to my post when the forum re-opens this evening.
Gordon
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Ukko wrote: Being Migrated from IS/Ib To Esa Just Finished Filling out Form With Help from Guide Many Thx.
With regards to sending in supporting Evidence with form Would it be Beneficial to send in Old Information I have kept my original Drs report from a Dwp Dr sent out 10 years ago for my Application that resulted in My Award for DLA High Rate in Care and Mobility the Report still contains information which is relevant to how I am today But there are substantial changes in The listed Medication as this was early on when I became ill [Osteoarthritis and Bipolar now But form refers to Chondromalicia and Depression which was initial diagnosis].
I also have a recent report from a Occupational Therapist which list my conditions but some of the wording I am afraid will go against me I.e. To be able to Transfer on/off downstairs toilet Independently
Installation of 12" grab rail etc. its the use of Independently that I am concerned with. i don't want them to think I have no issues at all with certain activity's.
I also suffer some nasty Side effects from The strong medication I am on which I have mentioned in claim form Would it be too much to send in The Little leaflets you get in the medication boxes listing all the Drug info. would they have access to this information already
Thank you for your time
You can use whatever evidence you think is relevant to your claim, but older evidence will hold less weight with the ATOS assessor and the DWP Decision Maker unless you can show that it is still relevant to you condition now.
You should review all evidence to see whether it will be supportive or detrimental to your claim, if you decide to submit something then it must be in full, so you should consider whether to submit this OT's letter or not. You can always explain why their view is not representative of your problems, but you are right to be concerned that it will introduce an element of doubt.
Never assume that the people reviewing your claim will have a detailed understanding of your condition(s), the Decision Maker has no medical training whatsoever and the ATOS assessor could be a midwife, physiotherapist, nurse or doctor so it never hurts to send reference information in regard to your condition(s) and the medication you take, you can hi-light the side effects that you suffer from.
If you have further questions, please reply to my post when the forum re-opens this evening.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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