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12 years 3 weeks ago #84363 by lesley
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Hi
I recently wrote to dla reporting an improvement I am no longer using personal careers. I have higher rate dla pc and mobility.i have said I no longer want personal care. So I have just completed the mobility section ( and don't think I will qualify for that anymore as I don't have a standard day but. On my best day last week I walked to the top of my street approx 60 yds it turns out Is it better if I just write and say I no longer need either component or to complete the form?
I recently wrote to dla reporting an improvement I am no longer using personal careers. I have higher rate dla pc and mobility.i have said I no longer want personal care. So I have just completed the mobility section ( and don't think I will qualify for that anymore as I don't have a standard day but. On my best day last week I walked to the top of my street approx 60 yds it turns out Is it better if I just write and say I no longer need either component or to complete the form?
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12 years 3 weeks ago #84369 by Crazydiamond
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Replied by Crazydiamond on topic Re:Dla,change of circumstances due to improvements
If you no longer wish to claim/receive DLA, you can write to the DLA Unit and inform them that you wish to voluntarily relinquish your full entitlement to both the care and mobility components. There will be no need to complete the forms.
The DLA Unit should send you an explanatory letter/form to complete asking you to confirm your decision to relinquish your benefit entitlement, at which point no further payments will be made although your award will not be formally terminated. A note will be placed on file to confirm relinquishment.
The DLA Unit should send you an explanatory letter/form to complete asking you to confirm your decision to relinquish your benefit entitlement, at which point no further payments will be made although your award will not be formally terminated. A note will be placed on file to confirm relinquishment.
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12 years 3 weeks ago - 12 years 3 weeks ago #84370 by lesley
Replied by lesley on topic Re:Dla,change of circumstances due to improvements
Hi
Thanks for your reply,I of course would love to keep them but I understood that if you could walk more than 50m you couldn't keep higher mobility? Am I wrong in this? Any help much appreciated.
Thanks for your reply,I of course would love to keep them but I understood that if you could walk more than 50m you couldn't keep higher mobility? Am I wrong in this? Any help much appreciated.
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12 years 3 weeks ago #84373 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Dla,change of circumstances due to improvements
lesley wrote:
However, it not only the distance that is taken into account; speed, time, and manner must also be considered, so you you shouldn't assume that walking once or even a couple of times a distance of 60yds (which is actually a shade under 55m), means you should relinquish your mobility claim.
If your condition is improving, and you expect to be able to walk further on a regular basis, then maybe it is time for you to condider this, but if your condition is variable and you are unable to sustain your walking, maybe it is still too early.
Gordon
There is no specific distance for the DLA Mobility test, although it is normally taken as being 50m for practical purposes.Hi
Thanks for your reply,I of course would love to keep them but I understood that if you could walk more than 50m you couldn't keep higher mobility? Am I wrong in this? Any help much appreciated.
However, it not only the distance that is taken into account; speed, time, and manner must also be considered, so you you shouldn't assume that walking once or even a couple of times a distance of 60yds (which is actually a shade under 55m), means you should relinquish your mobility claim.
If your condition is improving, and you expect to be able to walk further on a regular basis, then maybe it is time for you to condider this, but if your condition is variable and you are unable to sustain your walking, maybe it is still too early.
Gordon
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