tricky one

Brian wrote:

my wife works part time 20hrs and receives some working tax credit.i have been told that because she gets tax credit i cannot claim esa. anyone came across this.....

Were you able to claim Contribution Based ESA Income Based? If the latter, I am wondering if your wifes income plus the WTCs took you over the couples allowance of £105.75.

You should be able to get a written explanantion of the Decision from the DWP.

Gordon