Investigated for what was stated on the DLA form ?

I'd not realised this thread was still active. But it would help if it was seen in context.

The claimant had stated they could not walk for more the than 30 meters without being in constant pain. No where on their form have they stated that after 30 metres they have to stop, sit down or take a rest. The were awarded mid rate care for ongoing help of a night. So why they were the victim of a tip off involving mobility is still a mystery.

On reflection, this is very similar to my own claim when I stated I'm unable to walk zero metres without being in constant pain, but have to carry on regardless because stopping would see me seize up on the spot. (in summary, it hurts like hell when I put one leg in front of the other)

I wonder if the DWP investigation team use a special device called the ' grimace detector ' for measurement of facial pain and reaction while walking. They may use the formula : Walk Distance without stopping + No problem walking and pain not affecting claimant = Guilty. But to be called in an for interview under caution (which they have) for falsifying a DLA form is a whole new approach and one worth considering when completing forms.

Doris wrote:

I'd not realised this thread was still active. But it would help if it was seen in context.

The claimant had stated they could not walk for more the than 30 meters without being in constant pain. No where on their form have they stated that after 30 metres they have to stop, sit down or take a rest. The were awarded mid rate care for ongoing help of a night. So why they were the victim of a tip off involving mobility is still a mystery.

On reflection, this is very similar to my own claim when I stated I'm unable to walk zero metres without being in constant pain, but have to carry on regardless because stopping would see me seize up on the spot. (in summary, it hurts like hell when I put one leg in front of the other)

I wonder if the DWP investigation team use a special device called the ' grimace detector ' for measurement of facial pain and reaction while walking. They may use the formula : Walk Distance without stopping + No problem walking and pain not affecting claimant = Guilty. But to be called in an for interview under caution (which they have) for falsifying a DLA form is a whole new approach and one worth considering when completing forms.

I also think that an individuals own perception of their limitations, pain, discomfort, etc, is relevant

No two claimants will suffer exactly the same, even if they have exactly the same conditions.

I suppose if a claimant wrote that he could not walk more than say 20 metres, but was then found to be an entrant in "The London Marathon", (Running) he would not have much of a defence.

cheers

bro58

Doris wrote:

I'd not realised this thread was still active. But it would help if it was seen in context.

The claimant had stated they could not walk for more the than 30 meters without being in constant pain. No where on their form have they stated that after 30 metres they have to stop, sit down or take a rest. The were awarded mid rate care for ongoing help of a night. So why they were the victim of a tip off involving mobility is still a mystery.

On reflection, this is very similar to my own claim when I stated I'm unable to walk zero metres without being in constant pain, but have to carry on regardless because stopping would see me seize up on the spot. (in summary, it hurts like hell when I put one leg in front of the other)

I wonder if the DWP investigation team use a special device called the ' grimace detector ' for measurement of facial pain and reaction while walking. They may use the formula : Walk Distance without stopping + No problem walking and pain not affecting claimant = Guilty. But to be called in an for interview under caution (which they have) for falsifying a DLA form is a whole new approach and one worth considering when completing forms.

to the trained eye watching people walk its easy to tell lots of whats going on who is faking it who needs advice on how to walk who needs a bigger or smaller walking stick it all makes a differance

I had the pleasure of watching people be assessed for ability to walk over a 3 month period a long time a go the place was known as "early legs" that was over 25 years ago

a few months ago I went to physio at the local hospital and someone was taking a class with people with a mixture of hip & knee replacements and people with leg damage from accidents they where being checked over the same way walking round as a group and every so often someone would be taken for a look over


what the groups did not spot was both lots where watched even closer once the physio said "righ thats it"

originaldave wrote:

what the groups did not spot was both lots where watched even closer once the physio said "righ thats it"

When completing any benefits form if you have an option that says 'varies' use it as opposed to 7 days if 7 days does not apply to you.
Use all forms to fit your condition and not your condition to fit the form.