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6 years 4 months ago #200835 by Grace
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Hi Gordon,
I just wanted to know if a tribunal hearing, which I am still waiting for a date, can be prevented. My esa wasn't reinstated when I went for a medical assessment back in January, despite the fact that I was ill. I was without any income for 90 days. Eventually I was able to apply for an appeal and I was then given basic esa. Waiting for my appeal is causing me great distress and making my illness worse and I was wandering if I was able to do something so that It wouldn't get as far as a hearing. I have got a representative and he gets paid, via me, if I win at the hearing. So it's not in his best interest to prevent this. I hope this explanation makes a bit more sense.

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6 years 4 months ago #200840 by Gordon
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Grace

So do you want to continue to challenge the current Decision? If you do then an appeal is the only way forward.

If you don't or you cannot face attending one then follow the advice in my earlier post.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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6 years 4 months ago #200865 by Derek4
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Hi Grace,

I understand how daunting a tribunal hearing is, but you have a much better chance of success if you attend the hearing. If you opt for a paper hearing, the tribunal will not be able to ask you questions and obtain the evidence necessary to give you an award. This is why the number of successful paper hearings is so small compared to oral hearings.

Good luck,

Derek
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