Scored 0 points at Atos medical Jan 2012, ESA Wrag removed March 2013, appealed and went to Tribunal 17 March 2014. Appeal upheld and placed in Wrag for Tribunal recommendation Dept does not reassess within 24 months. Have continued repaying an overpayment arrangement on the basic £71 leaving me with £114 a fortnight to live on. Have got myself into debt including utility and Council Tax plus private lenders. Been told today will not receive any of the backdated as it's so much and will offset against the debt. I've already met the agreed amount during this period - been told to seek CAB advice - if medical had been carried out properly I would still have the extra and repaying the debt - how does this seem fair?
I would agree that it is not fair, but it may be legal.
You need to get advice from a trained advisor, the CAB have these in most offices, but they can be hard to actually get an appointment with, try doing an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
