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8 years 1 month ago #151711 by edward
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hi I'm in the process of completing my ESA form I have been on this for 2 years and they sent me a form for renewal, I was recently diagnosed with severe hypertrophic and sclerotic osteoarthritis at he base of my right thumb and scaphoid trapezium joint with exuberant osteophyte formation.Due to this I am unable to use my hand for most things, does a descriptor apply to this condition and would it qualify for the support group?
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8 years 1 month ago #151717 by Gordon
Yes and no! The Dexterity Descriptor would be relevant but ESA treats both hands and arms equally, so a problem with only one hand is unlikely to score any points as they will take the view that you can use your other hand to complete the tasks in the descriptor.
I would still argue your case as it may be of assistance for other descriptors, but I would not rely on you scoring the points.
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edward wrote: hi I'm in the process of completing my ESA form I have been on this for 2 years and they sent me a form for renewal, I was recently diagnosed with severe hypertrophic and sclerotic osteoarthritis at he base of my right thumb and scaphoid trapezium joint with exuberant osteophyte formation.Due to this I am unable to use my hand for most things, does a descriptor apply to this condition and would it qualify for the support group?
Yes and no! The Dexterity Descriptor would be relevant but ESA treats both hands and arms equally, so a problem with only one hand is unlikely to score any points as they will take the view that you can use your other hand to complete the tasks in the descriptor.
I would still argue your case as it may be of assistance for other descriptors, but I would not rely on you scoring the points.
Gordon
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8 years 1 month ago #151719 by edward
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which other descriptors would this apply? thanks
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8 years 1 month ago #151721 by Gordon
It might apply to the Mobilising Descriptor which in addition to looking at your walking considers whether you could self propel a wheelchair.
The Standing and Sitting Descriptor in regard to your moving from one seated position to another.
Lastly, Picking up and moving things, although the issue of using the other hand would again apply.
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edward wrote: which other descriptors would this apply? thanks
It might apply to the Mobilising Descriptor which in addition to looking at your walking considers whether you could self propel a wheelchair.
The Standing and Sitting Descriptor in regard to your moving from one seated position to another.
Lastly, Picking up and moving things, although the issue of using the other hand would again apply.
Gordon
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8 years 1 month ago #151723 by edward
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thanks Gordon for your help
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8 years 1 month ago - 8 years 1 month ago #151955 by edward
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hi I am in the process of renewing my ESA I was awarded the support group in 2014 for 2 years it was under the regulation 35 (2) of the ESA regulations 2008, this being the case would I be awarded the same decision as nothing has changed and should I bring this information to the attention of the decision maker? any help would be helpful thanks.
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