Either Arm?

Given that on the ESA50 form they seem to state "either arm" I assume if I was to state that I have an injury to my right elbow, that ATOS and DWP won't care as they will just say I should do things with my left? Never mind I am right handed so having injury to right side is making life rather difficult at the moment.

Gordon wrote:

smc wrote:

Given that on the ESA50 form they seem to state "either arm" I assume if I was to state that I have an injury to my right elbow, that ATOS and DWP won't care as they will just say I should do things with my left? Never mind I am right handed so having injury to right side is making life rather difficult at the moment.

None of the tests refer to "handedness" and the only test where two arms, not hands, are required is the one related to lifting a bulky carboard box

Gordon

you need two hands to use a phone or pick up a coin ???

What I was meaning is will ATOS/DWP expect you to be able to do things with your other hand if your dominant hand/arm is injured. I don't know about everything else but I am finding many things a struggle as I am not ambidextrous!!!!

Gordon wrote:

smc wrote:

What I was meaning is will ATOS/DWP expect you to be able to do things with your other hand if your dominant hand/arm is injured. I don't know about everything else but I am finding many things a struggle as I am not ambidextrous!!!!

As I said in my previous post there is no reference to handedness.

So for example, in the Picking Up and Moving test, if you can pick up a 1 litre carton of milk with your right OR left hand, you would not score the 9 points for this test.

Gordon

ok I get you now this is a serious question what happens say if someone on getting up has no feeling in the hands for the first hour ?