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9 years 1 week ago #157691 by Gordon
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Roidininki
There are a couple of arguments that you can make, first that the contact is not social and is therefore not covered by the Descriptor and secondly that your ability to go out is restricted for the majority of the time, both are explained in more detail in the ESA Claims on the Grounds of Mental Health guide in the ESA section.
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There are a couple of arguments that you can make, first that the contact is not social and is therefore not covered by the Descriptor and secondly that your ability to go out is restricted for the majority of the time, both are explained in more detail in the ESA Claims on the Grounds of Mental Health guide in the ESA section.
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9 years 2 days ago #158298 by Roidininki
Replied by Roidininki on topic Supportive + GP's letter after MR request sent .
A better picture of my health , how my paranoid severe mental disorder is affecting me , from GP which she put into a letter after request for MR had already been sent after ESA refused by DM who superseded a previous award for 3 yrs and put in in SG .
Considering reconsiderations are said to be rubber stamped these days instead of being looked at again I'm expecting my MR to be refused
Should I send this letter in now or hold it back to see if I have to appeal ?
Considering reconsiderations are said to be rubber stamped these days instead of being looked at again I'm expecting my MR to be refused
Should I send this letter in now or hold it back to see if I have to appeal ?
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9 years 2 days ago - 9 years 2 days ago #158317 by slugsta
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Replied by slugsta on topic Supportive + GP's letter after MR request sent .
Hi Roidiniki,
I have merged your query with your previous ESA topic. It helps us enormously when everything relating to the same claim is kept in one place -and I hope you will find it useful too. You will find it easily if you bookmark/favourite it on your web browser now
You have nothing to gain by holding on the to GP letter. Whilst MRs rarely change the original decision, it does happen sometimes and you will want to do everything you can to turn this in your favour.
You should make sure you keep a copy of the letter. Put your name and NINo at the top. Explain that you wish it to be considered with your MR.Address the envelope 'FAO Decision Maker' at the same address you which you sent the MR request. Finally, get proof of posting at the very least - signed for delivery is better if you can afford it.
I have merged your query with your previous ESA topic. It helps us enormously when everything relating to the same claim is kept in one place -and I hope you will find it useful too. You will find it easily if you bookmark/favourite it on your web browser now

You have nothing to gain by holding on the to GP letter. Whilst MRs rarely change the original decision, it does happen sometimes and you will want to do everything you can to turn this in your favour.
You should make sure you keep a copy of the letter. Put your name and NINo at the top. Explain that you wish it to be considered with your MR.Address the envelope 'FAO Decision Maker' at the same address you which you sent the MR request. Finally, get proof of posting at the very least - signed for delivery is better if you can afford it.
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8 years 11 months ago #159528 by Roidininki
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Bad letter day today from MR dept. , original decision remains unchanged despite GP's supportive letter outlining the negative effect it would have on a paranoid schizophrenia sufferer being told he has to be available to seek work.
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Will not sign up to claim JSA due to not being able to fulfil their requirements , so still no income .
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Will not sign up to claim JSA due to not being able to fulfil their requirements , so still no income .
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8 years 11 months ago #159531 by Gordon
If you now have a Mandatory Reconsideration Notice then you can request an appeal, once this is accepted by the TS you can request the DWP put you on to the ESA Assessment rate while you wait for an appeal, you will need Fit Notes from the day after you found Fit for Work to allow payment to be made.
The ESA Appeal guide has links to the SSCS1 form you will need to complete and instructions on how to complete it.
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Replied by Gordon on topic Supportive + GP's letter after MR request sent .
Roidininki wrote: Bad letter day today from MR dept. , original decision remains unchanged despite GP's supportive letter outlining the negative effect it would have on a paranoid schizophrenia sufferer being told he has to be available to seek work.
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Will not sign up to claim JSA due to not being able to fulfil their requirements , so still no income .
If you now have a Mandatory Reconsideration Notice then you can request an appeal, once this is accepted by the TS you can request the DWP put you on to the ESA Assessment rate while you wait for an appeal, you will need Fit Notes from the day after you found Fit for Work to allow payment to be made.
The ESA Appeal guide has links to the SSCS1 form you will need to complete and instructions on how to complete it.
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8 years 11 months ago #159540 by Roidininki
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Thankyou. FFFW on 25/4/.16 . Fit note for 8 weeks given on 5/5/16 . Does the latter not count ?
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