2 questions pls

Failed my ESA medical who do I ask for a copy of the report atos or DWP and secondly reapplied for DLA got a letter saying they were writing to my GP now had a call to go to an appointment re this but not with my own GP to another doctor who I know is not as understanding about chronic pain etc can I insist on seeing my own GP who is understanding and have been seeing for years

Thanks

Thanks Gordon have made an appointment to see my own DR , two things just received my GL24 appeal form through should I put on it I require an Oral hearing ? Not sure what to put to say why I think the decision is wrong ?

soulboy wrote:

Thanks Gordon have made an appointment to see my own DR , two things just received my GL24 appeal form through should I put on it I require an Oral hearing ? Not sure what to put to say why I think the decision is wrong ?

Hi SB,

As I am not sure now, whether your appeal is for ESA or DLA, see the following :

Employment and Support Allowance appeals
35 page guide to revisions and appeals for ESA.

Accessible from here :

ESA Guides

There is a template included of an initial appeal submission using GL24.

See also :

ESA FAQ’s

With respect to DLA :

Disability Living Allowance appeals.

Guides to help you through the entire appeals process.

Accessible from here :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants

&

DLA FAQ’s

With respect to both DLA and ESA appeals, see :

Appeals FAQ’s

A claimant can request an oral hearing where they attend in person and give evidence, or a paper hearing where they do not have to attend.

Oral hearings have a better success rate than paper ones.

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