I do have cervical arthritis/spondylosis which they seem to have ignored. I can claim for esa whilst awaiting my tribunal,but do I need a fit note? I have never needed one whilst being on esa in the past?
Gordy wrote: I do have cervical arthritis/spondylosis which they seem to have ignored. I can claim for esa whilst awaiting my tribunal,but do I need a fit note? I have never needed one whilst being on esa in the past?
Don't assume that either the assessor or the DM (who is not medically trained) will make the leap from a diagnosis to your being unable to use a wheelchair you need to explicitly state the problems you would have.
Yes, you need a Fit Note to enable payment of the ESA Assessment rate while you wait for a hearing.
Gordon
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