Functional Neurological Disorder

Hi Carla

I'm sorry about your new diagnosis of FND. I know it's not easy, but don't start out assuming that you will be 'penalised' because of this diagnosis. It's far more likely that they won't even have come across it. For a condition to be even considered a claimant has to have had it for three months prior to a claim/and or review and for it to continue for the 9 months after. Now I'm sure in your case you have been waiting a while for the diagnosis so there should not be a problem. You can always put in a couple of quotes from here if you're struggling to get over how it impacts on your life rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fnd/

Have a look at our guide on how to fill in your review form. The document you want is Guide to PIP claims and reviews. Look to the later pages. Take it one step at a time. www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants

BIS

Thanks Bob M

I have just had a quick look and it looks like a very good web site with interesting and useful information.

Gary