Assessed on invisble walking aid

I am just reapplying for DLA for my daughter who has arthritis. She has already been turned down twice and looking at the notes from the last tribunal cannot believe this. The tribunal agree that she cannot use a walking aid because her hands are deformed but nonetheless if she could use an aid she could walk 50 yards and they have turned down her claim.

What will they come up with next? Agree that you have no legs but you could walk if you had them. Or that becasue you have a wheelchair you are mobile.

It's the same with the care. Because the OT has given her a bed lift and bath lift they have said she can manage OK. Surely the point is that she cannot manage without them.
The doctors, hospital and test results all confirm she can't walk. The decision makers said she can. There doesn't seem to be a way past this.
If you hear a sound reading this it is me screaming with frustration.

Annies Granny wrote:

I am just reapplying for DLA for my daughter who has arthritis. She has already been turned down twice and looking at the notes from the last tribunal cannot believe this. The tribunal agree that she cannot use a walking aid because her hands are deformed but nonetheless if she could use an aid she could walk 50 yards and they have turned down her claim.

What will they come up with next? Agree that you have no legs but you could walk if you had them. Or that becasue you have a wheelchair you are mobile.

It's the same with the care. Because the OT has given her a bed lift and bath lift they have said she can manage OK. Surely the point is that she cannot manage without them.
The doctors, hospital and test results all confirm she can't walk. The decision makers said she can. There doesn't seem to be a way past this.
If you hear a sound reading this it is me screaming with frustration.

Hi Annies Granny

With DLA its the help that is required from someone else that may lead to a component being awarded.

The B&W guides are specially written to give claimants the best possible chance of being successful. You will find them in the orange Members Only section.

The DLA forms are lengthy and repetitive. Its essential to complete all boxes fully, otherwise the Decision Maker will not be able to make a decision, or may turn your daughter's claim down, or give a lower award.

If your daughter's claim fails, you can of course appeal. How to appeal is also in the guides.

Kind regards

Michael