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5 years 7 months ago #216874 by salwil89
ESA: Work Related Activity Group was created by salwil89
Good Morning

I have been on ESA for over a year and during this time my advisor suggested I request being transferred to the Support Group which has been unsuccessful because I do not fulfill the Schedule 3 requirements regarding mobility, vision and mental health.

Now for the second time I have received a letter advising me as follows and I would ask that some can please reclarify this for me. My interpretation is that I shall remain in the work related group?

"I am unable to revise the decision on 18/4/18 placing you in the Work Related Activity Group. This is because you do not meet any of the criteria for the Support Group (ESA regulation - Schedule 3)

I recently underwent a second medical examination when a physiotherapist interviewed me. I have the report and I cannot determine whether I am still in the work related group or not. There are no points allocated to the sections and at the end of the report there is a section that suggests that I cannot provide "evidence to support the opinion that the person does not meet any of the descriptors for limited capability for work-related activity.

Where do I stand in all of this? All of this is confusing. The lines of communication are poor with the Benefit Centre I deal with and when I have requested information, that has fallen on deaf ears.

Please advise.

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5 years 7 months ago #216881 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic ESA: Work Related Activity Group
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The extract from the letter does imply that you are still in the WRAG. Schedule 3 is the list of Support Group Descriptors.

The report is much more confusing, assuming you have posted the text correctly then there is a double negative which makes no sense as it suggests that they can;t see any reason why you are not in the SG (LCWRA), however, as it also says that there is no evidence it is difficult to see how a recommendation for the SG would be supported

I would contact the DWP office dealing with your claim to confirm the group you are currently in.

Gordon

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