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7 years 2 months ago #178036 by nilgun
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hello I'm on esa for an ear problem ive had for over 17 years as I suffer with a balance problem,loss of hearing,bilateral tinnitus,migrainesdizziness,depression concentration,I'm on medication for this
im certain I have meneiers, I also wear a hearing aid as my hearing shuts off, feels like I'm under water, I'm on low rate dla,ive received a letter saying my dla will be ending soon, I was put in the wrag group but after appealing this they agreed to put me in the support group however this was sometime ago,ive since been told I have arthritis in my lower back,neck and a flattened lumbar spine i have sciatica,diabetes too,im due to have a foot operation as from the dizziness and loss of balance I fell and hurt my foot this has caused arthritis,im due to have a foot operation this year,i had to put it off last year due to another health issue concerning my adenoids of which I was given a wrong diagnoises this is ongoing at the moment as I may have to have my adenoids out, I have a lot of problems with my lower back as I cannot stand for too long due to dizziness and pain, I'm on medication for this,i also wear a belt to support my lower back,my back completely gives up making it even harder to walk even in my flat,ive had a lot of pain in my neck and the pain affects my left arm making it weak,there are many days when I don't venture out as I can be unsteady on my feet,bumping into people,im getting some support from my housing as its even affecting my everyday living,im trying to gather all my evidence together as I have someone coming to see me to call dwp for the pip form as they will be filling it out for me,my gp knows I'm having a lot of problems with my back but not sure if hes prepared to support me do you think I have a good enough chance to be awarded the dla?

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7 years 2 months ago #178106 by Gordon
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nilgun

Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

I'm afraid it's impossible to say whether you would qualify for PIP, it does not look at your conditions but the limitations that result from them.

Have a look at our PIP Claim guide for more information and the criteria against which you will be assessed.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon

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