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Before you post a question, please check to see if the answer is already in the FAQs below. We regularly add to and update these FAQs so please check before posting to save our hard pressed moderators unnecessary work.

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Steve

FORUM FAQ
Why can’t you answer a question about my specific claim?

Why hasn’t my post appeared?

Why has my post been deleted?

My full name is showing, how can I stop it?

How do I PM (personal message) someone?

Will you reply if I PM a benefits enquiry?

GENERAL BENEFITS FAQ
How can I get individual help with a specific benefits problem?

Is it better to ask for a claim to be looked at again or to appeal?

Is there any risk to challenging a decision?

Should I send supporting medical evidence with my form?

DLA AND AA FAQ
How long does it take for a DLA claim to be decided?

When should I send my renewal form back?

IB AND ESA FAQ
When will I get moved from incapacity benefit to employment and support allowance?

Will I go on to income-related ESA or contribution-based ESA?

What is a work-focused health-related assessment (second medical) for?

If I appeal a decision that I am fit for work, what benefit will I be put on?

What happens if I appeal a decision that I should be in the work-related activity group because I think I should be in the support group?

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Crazydiamond, bro58, Jima1, Steve Donnison, pete17971, Survivor, pata1 , Derek4, Gordon , michaelg.