Our tribunal experience - hope it helps

Tailyboosh wrote: As a footnote, of course, we are inevitably back on the treadmill to a certain extent. DWP want us to fill in the latest ESA 50 as they haven't had notification of the verdict yet and what if I got it wrong etc, etc.... We can wait a week or so if we want until they may or may not have received the result from the Tribunal Service. They also told us the recommendation not to re-assess my husband for a couple of years may also be backdated to the original decision, thus only a year - stilll feels like luxury, whether we have to fill their damned form in or not.

Battle on everyone, battle on!

Best wishes and many thanks again.

I am afraid that the recommendation by the Tribunal of re-assessment after 24 months, is just that, a recommendation, and is not binding on the DWP, as an ESA50 has been issued, unless you receive written confirmation from the DWP that you do not need to complete the form, you should do so and ensure that it is returned by the date in the accompanying letter.

Gordon

Tailyboosh

Just to add, the ESA descriptors and Regulations were updated at the end of January, so you should make sure that you use the correct guides when completing the ESA50.

Gordon

Tailyboosh wrote: Thanks Gordon - are the new guides ready/out there?

They are in the Members area, the guide to use is dependant on the ESA50 version you have received, the headers explain the versions.

Gordon