ESA- age of medical evidence

Mel wrote: I'm currently completing my ESA50 for my renewal. Is there a time limit on how old the medical evidence can be? Thankyou.

There's no specific limit but new will always be better than old.

- 1-6 months is very good
- less than two years should be acceptable
- older than two years can still be relevant but you will need to explain why, for example; a report on a condition that can only deteriorate can be used to put a stick in the ground for how you were.

The above will carry more weight for physical conditions than mental health ones.

The only exception is if you are hoping to be awarded ESA via the Substantial Risk Regulations, where up to date evidence is really required.

Gordon

ZASTRQ wrote: If you have conclusive medical evidence of a physical functional condition dating back to 2013 and that condition is permanent feature that remains unaltered would it be accepted ? or would you be expected to ask your consultant to send you for the same tests again ?

In principle yes, you will need to explain it's relevance to the Descriptors and that you have not been able to adapt to the limitations.

Gordon