Got DLA while waiting for ESA tribunal

I have been awarded middle rate DLA and a blue badge while waiting for my face to face ESA Appel hearing ,will this and and a very detailed letter from occupational therapy be of much help towards me winning my appel.

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You can use all and any evidence that is supportive of your ESA Appeal.

An Award of DLA in itself, may not be helpful with an ESA Appeal.

It depends how and why you were awarded DLA, what Care needs and/or Mobility issues that you suffer, and whether these limitations/needs can be tied in with your qualification for the appropriate ESA Award.

e.g. DLA Mobility tests your ability to Walk or on whether you are "Virtually Unable to Walk"

ESA "Mobilising" not only assesses you walking ability, it also assesses your ability to self propel a manual wheelchair unaided over the same distance.

This is even if you have never owned, used or being advised to use a manual wheelchair.

May I suggest that you read through the guides on this page, 2nd & 3rd links down :

ESA Claims Guides

If you haven't already done so.

See also : ESA MR/Appeals Guidance.

Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and Mandatory Reconsiderations.

&

MOJ Video of “mock” ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal

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