Need help Mandatory Reconsideration please.

Lynn

They won't acknowledge the MR request, as it was made over the phone I would confirm it in writing, there are template letters that you can use in the ESA section.

You obviously refer to the ESA Mobility activity, are there other ones that you would hope to qualify for the Support Group with?

ESA looks at you ability to walk and to self-propel a wheelchair over similar distances. I assume you scored 6 points, this being the case the DWP are saying you can mobilise 100m-200m, can you show that you are restricted to 50m or less?

You don't have to cover the distance pain free but if the distance is limited by your pain then this should be considered, the relevant ESA term is "significant discomfort", there is no clear definition for this but it is accepted that it is less debilitating than significant pain.

Issues with using a wheelchair fall into three categories; problems with your hands, arms and shoulders that would directly affect your ability to propel a wheelchair, issues such as breathlessness or angina which would be exacerbated by you propelling a wheelchair and finally logistical issues that would prevent the use of a wheelchair, for example you had medical advice not to use one.

You ca also qualify for the SG by showing you meet the Exceptional Circumstances Regulations, this means that your being required to carry out Work Related Activity would pose a danger to you or others, have a look at the ESA Claim guides for a more detailed explanation.

Gordon

Lynn wrote: I did send in a letter requesting a madatory Reconsideration and they have received it by royal mail special signed for track and trace. They got it last Friday but not heard anything since.
Sorry I'm new to all this, what is SG?
Thanks

Support Group

Gordon