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12 years 4 months ago - 12 years 4 months ago #71839 by Charlie-Boy
Good news about DLA was created by Charlie-Boy
I rang the disability place today and they told me over the phone that my application has been successful.

I have been awarded low mobility and high care for PTSD, agoraphobia and depression.

I have not been informed by letter yet, so I won't celebrate until I get it, but am feeling more cheerful.

Does anyone know if this will affect my ESA? I am currently in the support group.

The help provided by Benefits and Work has been invaluable in all of my dealings with the benefits agencies and would recommend to everyone.
Last edit: 12 years 4 months ago by Crazydiamond. Reason: Standardised font - Italics removed.

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12 years 4 months ago #71855 by RachelPotter
Replied by RachelPotter on topic Re:Good news about DLA
Congratulations Charlie! :)

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12 years 4 months ago - 12 years 4 months ago #71856 by pete17971
Replied by pete17971 on topic Re:Good news about DLA
Charlie wrote:

I rang the disability place today and they told me over the phone that my application has been successful.

I have been awarded low mobility and high care for PTSD, agoraphobia and depression.

I have not been informed by letter yet, so I won't celebrate until I get it, but am feeling more cheerful.

Does anyone know if this will affect my ESA? I am currently in the support group.

The help provided by Benefits and Work has been invaluable in all of my dealings with the benefits agencies and would recommend to everyone.



Hi,

Congratulations on your DLA result. Hopefully the award letter will not take too long to arrive with you.

With regards to your ESA, your successful DLA award shouldn't affect it, unless there is something glaringly bizarre in your case.

However when your ESA is due for review, the medical report maybe referred to when making the decision as there is a degree of overlap between the two benefits, but in general they are different benefits paid for different reasons and you maybe subject to a Work Capability Assessment (ESA Medical) whenever your case is reviewed.

Pete
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12 years 4 months ago - 12 years 4 months ago #71898 by Charlie-Boy
Replied by Charlie-Boy on topic Re:Good news about DLA
Thanks Rachel. :)
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12 years 4 months ago #72468 by wizardofoz
Replied by wizardofoz on topic Re: Good news about DLA
yes you should get an extra 53 pound sterling a week extra..just request an IS10 form from esa..it will be backdated also..

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