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6 years 2 days ago #218432 by Poppypoppy
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Hi. I'm looking for some advice please.
I received a form to complete ESA 50. I initially thought that it had been sent in error as I was retired on ill health many years ago on total incapacity on my private pension and this is awarded on the basis that I am unable to hold down any gainful employment before National Pension Age. However, CAB told me I had to fill it in, even though I'm in the support group contribution based ESA and despite the pension.
The CAB completed the form, then I used your guide to add bits as they really didn't write much.
The GPs who know me well have left the surgery. I do not think I will get any help from there. I have written to my consultant but as yet have had no reply.
As I had a day to complete the form, due to me being on holiday when it arrived, and me then wasting time thinking it had been sent in error, I have had trouble gathering medical evidence, copies of prescriptions etc.
Will they take into account the old medical evidence I enclosed that was from my pension application? 2011? And will they take any notice of the grounds of my pension - enhanced as I was found incapable of holding down any gainful employment in the future due to my numerous progressive and degenerative conditions ? If any letter of support comes from the consultant now after sending the form back can I send it in? And how long do they take before contacting you about a decision and / or assessment please?
Sorry for the long post. My head has been scrambled since I had the WCA form sent.
I received a form to complete ESA 50. I initially thought that it had been sent in error as I was retired on ill health many years ago on total incapacity on my private pension and this is awarded on the basis that I am unable to hold down any gainful employment before National Pension Age. However, CAB told me I had to fill it in, even though I'm in the support group contribution based ESA and despite the pension.
The CAB completed the form, then I used your guide to add bits as they really didn't write much.
The GPs who know me well have left the surgery. I do not think I will get any help from there. I have written to my consultant but as yet have had no reply.
As I had a day to complete the form, due to me being on holiday when it arrived, and me then wasting time thinking it had been sent in error, I have had trouble gathering medical evidence, copies of prescriptions etc.
Will they take into account the old medical evidence I enclosed that was from my pension application? 2011? And will they take any notice of the grounds of my pension - enhanced as I was found incapable of holding down any gainful employment in the future due to my numerous progressive and degenerative conditions ? If any letter of support comes from the consultant now after sending the form back can I send it in? And how long do they take before contacting you about a decision and / or assessment please?
Sorry for the long post. My head has been scrambled since I had the WCA form sent.
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6 years 1 day ago #218448 by Gordon
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Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
You can use the evidence from 2011 but you will need to explain why it is still relevant to your conditions and limitations as they are now, you also need to relate it to the ESA activities to help you score points.
I don't believe that your receiving a pension is relevant, I hope you have notified the DWP that you are receiving this, ESA is awarded because you meet specific criteria this is very unlikely to match the reasons that you receive your pension.
There should be plenty of time for you to send information on as there are considerable delays in the ESA assessment process.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
You can use the evidence from 2011 but you will need to explain why it is still relevant to your conditions and limitations as they are now, you also need to relate it to the ESA activities to help you score points.
I don't believe that your receiving a pension is relevant, I hope you have notified the DWP that you are receiving this, ESA is awarded because you meet specific criteria this is very unlikely to match the reasons that you receive your pension.
There should be plenty of time for you to send information on as there are considerable delays in the ESA assessment process.
Gordon
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6 years 1 day ago #218461 by Poppypoppy
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Many thanks - so I can contact DWP irrespective of ESA to inform them? ESA know as my amount is minimal due to my pension. Thank you.
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6 years 1 day ago #218474 by Gordon
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I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean by "so I can contact DWP irrespective of ESA to inform them"?
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I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean by "so I can contact DWP irrespective of ESA to inform them"?
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