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DLA Tribunal - What happens

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12 years 11 months ago #53610 by Jo
DLA Tribunal - What happens was created by Jo
Hi everyone
I just wondered if anyone could give me an idea of what happens in a DLA Tribunal please?

I have finally got my date and I feel like I am going into the lions den because I have no idea what to expect, I am not too hopeful and the worry is making my condition worse so any hints/tips or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

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12 years 11 months ago #53628 by jasmine
Replied by jasmine on topic Re:DLA Tribunal - What happens
Hi I had a dla tribunal in 2000. You sit in front of a panel of 3-4 people and they ask what rate care and mobility you think you should be awarded. Then they ask you questions about your illness and how it affects you day to day all day. Night time as well. If you can, take someone with you you'll need the support. I wish you lots of luck and hope you win. :)

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12 years 11 months ago #53632 by Steve Donnison
Replied by Steve Donnison on topic Re:DLA Tribunal - What happens
Hi,

There's very detailed guides to DLA tribunals in the members area which tell you how to prepare, what to wear, how to address the panel, the kind of questions you'll be asked, etc.

Good luck,

Steve

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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12 years 11 months ago #53640 by Jo
Replied by Jo on topic Re:DLA Tribunal - What happens
Thanks
I have printed off the relevant docs from here but I have ME which makes it really hard for me to concentrate reading for very long so I just wondered if anyone had any additional insights.

Kind Regards

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12 years 11 months ago #53642 by sandieleo
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Hi Jo'
I too have ME and had to go to a tribunal for DLA.
I was really anxious for months before hand and this like you was obviously making my condition worse.
I wish I had known before how the tribunal was going to be because I came out thinking that wasnt too bad, I had made it far more scary than it was.
The three panel members (including the DR) made me feel as comfortable as possible and I felt from the start that they seemed on side, I didnt feel they were trying to trip me up, they just asked me how a normal day affected me. I told them how it varied from day to day and even hour to hour. They asked about the help I needed during the day and that was about it. I wasnt in with them long and was asked to wait outside for about 10 mins. Called back in to get the good news.
I hope you find it the same as me and get the right result at the end of it.
Kind regards
Sue

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12 years 11 months ago #54107 by Jo
Replied by Jo on topic Re:DLA Tribunal - What happens
Oh thanks Sue, that is just the sort of info I was looking for.
I have waited months for this and the worry is making my condition worse, I just keep thinking I am going to make an utter fool of myself in the tribunal by getting totally brain fogged (you will know how that feels)and if I fail I don't think I have the energy to go through it all again.

Kind Regards
Jo

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