Do I need medical for ESA , already get DLA

Hi, I'm new to Forum. I'm filling out another ESA form at moment but wondering should I have to have medical when getting full DLA .

I'm hiding head in sand at moment,and always leave these forms to very last minute.

kilkenny1 wrote:

Hi, I'm new to Forum. I'm filling out another ESA form at moment but wondering should I have to have medical when getting full DLA .

I'm hiding head in sand at moment,and always leave these forms to very last minute.

Hi KK1,

As you are new please see :

Welcome to Benefits and Work

I'm afraid that being in receipt of DLA does not give any type of exemption from the ESA WCA, which may include a face to face medical assessment.

The more information that you can provide with your ESA50, the more chance that you may receive an award of ESA without the need of a face to face.

Even claimants who were previously long term PCA exempt IB recipients have to go through the process, at some time between now, and Spring 2014.

If you look at our FAQ's from here :

FAQ’s

You will find a list of links to relevant information, regarding migration to ESA, and much more.

You can access all our ESA Guides from here :

ESA Guides

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