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12 years 6 months ago - 12 years 6 months ago #69825 by scream
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Can anyone please help me. I have been disabled from an accident at work in 1998 then eight weeks later a car crash , i was the back seat passenger, when the government changed the benefits in the early 1990,s i had to fight so hard for the money despite always working to jobs. I have iib for life dla indefinite, and i did have my ib indefinate.
I have had no explaining phone calls but have been told in am contribution wrag, im confused as i have not even had a medical,when i phoned the benefit jobcentre he was nice and said i was one of the lucky ones and its on his computer as an indefinate award, but if the government changes the law im stuck.since fighting in the 90.s i have four other conditions that will never improve on top of the originals, i do not think i can keep on fighting,can anyone advise.excuse mistakes this is due to hands and impaired sight in one eye.
I have had no explaining phone calls but have been told in am contribution wrag, im confused as i have not even had a medical,when i phoned the benefit jobcentre he was nice and said i was one of the lucky ones and its on his computer as an indefinate award, but if the government changes the law im stuck.since fighting in the 90.s i have four other conditions that will never improve on top of the originals, i do not think i can keep on fighting,can anyone advise.excuse mistakes this is due to hands and impaired sight in one eye.
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12 years 6 months ago #69829 by Gordon
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If you believe you meet one or more of the criteria for the Support Group then you can appeal the Decision to place you in the WRAG.
Many other forum members have found themselves in a similar position, appealed, and been placed in the SG, so it is possible, but you do need be aware that an appeal will cause a full review of your existing award, and whilst it is unlikely that you could lose your WRAG status, it is still a possibility.
If this is something you want to pursue, then you should request your medical report (ESA85A) and the Decision Makers Statement of Reasons (ESA65) from your local DWP office to understand what criteria you met for the WRAG.
You need to complete and send in a GL24 Appeal form which can be downloaded from here , within one month of the date on the Decision letter you received.
Our ESA Appeal guide will explain the process and what you need to do, and you should have a look at the Understanding ESA guide which will explain ESA in more detail and has a list of the Support Group criteria.
If possible try and get help from your local CAB or Welfare Rights office.
PS. Please try not to post in upper case as it causes problems for some members using screen reading software.
Gordon
If you believe you meet one or more of the criteria for the Support Group then you can appeal the Decision to place you in the WRAG.
Many other forum members have found themselves in a similar position, appealed, and been placed in the SG, so it is possible, but you do need be aware that an appeal will cause a full review of your existing award, and whilst it is unlikely that you could lose your WRAG status, it is still a possibility.
If this is something you want to pursue, then you should request your medical report (ESA85A) and the Decision Makers Statement of Reasons (ESA65) from your local DWP office to understand what criteria you met for the WRAG.
You need to complete and send in a GL24 Appeal form which can be downloaded from here , within one month of the date on the Decision letter you received.
Our ESA Appeal guide will explain the process and what you need to do, and you should have a look at the Understanding ESA guide which will explain ESA in more detail and has a list of the Support Group criteria.
If possible try and get help from your local CAB or Welfare Rights office.
PS. Please try not to post in upper case as it causes problems for some members using screen reading software.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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12 years 6 months ago #69833 by scream
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thank you for your reply not computer savy my problem is my doctor states as she has done since my accidents if they want a report from her they will pay for it like everyone else as they are there to stop money not look after your health as the docs are and i know this angers the benefit people greatly, they said so at the last tribunal in the 90s.im going to see my doctor on friday and beg for more help, i will pay for a report.
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