× Members

Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!

  • Serendipity
  • Topic Author
12 years 8 months ago #62271 by Serendipity
Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!! was created by Serendipity
Just received my joke...I mean refusal for DLA. Their ATOS doctor has stated that I am only "severly impaired" on my right hand side so shouldn't need help! Said was acceptable for me to "struggle with my fully functional left hand side" Also said that I have severe discomfort in walking at 100 meters and then on diff part of form said I could walk 400m??

Looks like a tribunal for me :(

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Survivor
12 years 8 months ago #62272 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!
Shouldn't that be "can hop 400m in complete agony"?

Good luck with the appeal. I hope that there are still welfare advisers where you are, because it can make all the difference to get some help from someone as well as using our guides.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Serendipity
  • Topic Author
12 years 8 months ago #62273 by Serendipity
Replied by Serendipity on topic Re: Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!
I have spoken to someone from DIAC today and they have said they can't helo much as they didn't fill in original form, but they did tell me to take to tribunal.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • originaldave
12 years 8 months ago #62278 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re: Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!
Serendipity wrote:

I have spoken to someone from DIAC today and they have said they can't helo much as they didn't fill in original form, but they did tell me to take to tribunal.


are you left or right handed ? :)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Serendipity
  • Topic Author
12 years 8 months ago #62405 by Serendipity
Replied by Serendipity on topic Re: Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!
Funnily enough I am right handed! I just don't understand how they think it is acceptable that I just use one hand/leg!!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 8 months ago #62423 by pamela
Replied by pamela on topic Re: Only Disabled on Right Hand Side!!
I'm sorry you are having to appeal.You need the GL24 from the dept.

You need to state your daily difficulties including how you open packets of food [if a problem],do you peel your veg how do you get your water in a saucepan from the sink do you gradually fill the saucepan with jugs of water from the tap.

Do you struggle getting dressed ie can you fasten your buttons on sleeves easily or do you wait until some-one comes along!

Do you get tired walking are you liable to falls[ i stumble 2 or 3 times daily and don't know when it's going to happen]

obviously from my post you can tell have a similiar disability.I get both components of DLA,it's worth fighting for.
good luck
Pam

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: GordonGaryBISCatherineWendyKellygreekqueenpeterKatherineSuper UserjimmckChris
We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.