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13 years 4 months ago #35392 by littlejo
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has anyone out there with spinal osteoarthritis, disc disease including bulging discs and spinal stenosis actually been awarded any points! I live with constant chronic pain and physical limitations but have been told I am fit to work though who would employ me is another matter the :woohoo:

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13 years 4 months ago #35393 by pete17971
Replied by pete17971 on topic Re:spinal osteoarthritis
littlejo wrote:

has anyone out there with spinal osteoarthritis, disc disease including bulging discs and spinal stenosis actually been awarded any points! I live with constant chronic pain and physical limitations but have been told I am fit to work though who would employ me is another matter the :woohoo:


Which benefit is your query related to please? I would assume it is Incapacity Benefit or Employment & Support Allowance as you mention points scored but it would be helpful to know which benefit it actually is.

Many thanks

Pete

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13 years 4 months ago #35397 by kenny45 ord
Replied by kenny45 ord on topic Re:spinal osteoarthritis
Hi
I have osteo.and spinal stenosis and am on IB.and have been for the last 4 years.The first time I filled in an IB50 and attended a medical and scored 38 points.After joining this sight I sent extra sheets of info.with the IB50 and have not attended a medical since.With the help of my doctor and this brilliant sight I also receive DLA HRM and LRC.I,like yourself am in a lot of pain amd without my wife would not be able to cope.
You must give as much info as you can when applying.
Good luck
Kenny

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13 years 4 months ago #35481 by littlejo
Replied by littlejo on topic Re:spinal osteoarthritis
its esa I TOOK MRI scans doctors letters and medical history with me to the asessment but going through the tribunal papers none of these are noted Ialso sent them dwkp My consultant wrote out a report for me to send and I was told my claim had already gone to tribunals The next day I had a copy of the medical report saying no change in decision it was not relevant to the time the decision was made!

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13 years 4 months ago #35502 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:spinal osteoarthritis
Littlejo

Your comments suggest that your are already appealing the decision.

If you have not done so already, please look at the ESA Appeals document in the members area.

If you are not receiving ESA Assessment Rate at the moment you should contact the DWP as you are entitled to it while you wait for your hearing.

Finally, you should seek advice from your local CAB or Welfare Rights, to assist you in the preperation of your appeal evidence.

Good luck

Gordon

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