A SOLDIER whose disability benefit was cut despite his losing a leg in Afghanistan has won back the money.

Hero Aron Shelton, 27, had the full £​180 a month reinstated yesterday after the Department of Work and Pensions finally admitted there was “​clear evidence”​ he was “​virtually unable to walk”​.

After the five-minute hearing at Scarborough county court, delighted Aron said: “​I’​m shocked. The DWP gave us no indication they were going to back down. I’​m relieved, but it’​s ridiculous it’​s come to this to get what I knew I was fully entitled to.”​
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