I have got 0 score from the medical assessment. They even wrote the medical assessment date wrong which should be 31st of March but they wrote 23rd of March.
They put every item 0 score, for example, you are able to get to a familiar place without someone else help---which I never told them so.
I don't know how to appeal ? is it difficulty ? does it need to go to tribunal and find a representative for yourself etc ?if so ,how to find a representative --a solicitor or someoneelse ?
Do they still pay you benefit during appealing process ?
Please read the ESA appeal guide in the members area, which guides you through the entire appeal process.
You start an appeal by sending a GL/24 form giving the reasons why you disagree with the decision. The guides explain how to do this.
You can choose to have a paper hearing that you do not have to attend but you have a much better chance if you attend an oral hearing. It is also helpful to obtain a representative if you can, as explained in the guides.
Your ESA payments should continue at the assessment rate when they receive the GL/24 form, but it's a good idea to state anyway on your GL/24 form or accompanying letter that you wish to be paid at the assessment rate pending appeal. You need to send medical certificates during the appeal process for this to happen.
