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11 years 7 months ago #91073 by Jsec64
ESA Appeal was created by Jsec64
I thought I would document my case thus far for everyone. I am a full time wheelchair user having contracted Transverse Myelitis in 2004 leaving me paraplegic. I was on IB then I received a notification 14 July that I was transfering to ESA and would be in WRAG. I believe that I should be in the Support Group.
15 Aug I called their offices wanting to know how they reached their decision having submitted the ESA50 which was comprehensive as well and independant OT Report.
I was informed that 'that being in a wheelchair' doesnt prevent you from working.' Well it doesnt, however, from reading the documentation submitted I wrongly assumed that I would have scored the relevant number of points to be allocated to the Support Group. I forgot to mention that I have not even been offered a formal Medical Assessment, which strikes me as odd.
Anyway as the individual could not offer an explanation as to how they reached their decision and so I informed them that I would be appealing.
19 August I submitted the Appeal form together with a detailed letter as to why I believe their decision is wrong.
29 August I have not received an acknowledgment from DWP regarding my Appeal however, I called their offices 28 August they have confirmed receipt of it. They stated that they are so busy that there is a substantial delay in my 'Area'.
I am so incensed over this process which fails all parties involved.

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11 years 7 months ago #91076 by slugsta
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Dd you know that, in order to access the Support Group under the mobility descriptor, you need to show that you are not able to self-propel your wheelchair for more than 50 metres?

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11 years 7 months ago #91079 by Jsec64
Replied by Jsec64 on topic Re:ESA Appeal
I didnt know that actually, but within the ESA50 I did inform them that because of an additional accident in 2010 whereby I was hit by a taxi that I sustained aneck injury which prevents me manually propelling my chair as I loose the use of my left arm at times.
Its the fact that it would appear that they havent read the information I provided.

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11 years 7 months ago #91081 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic Re:ESA Appeal
Jsec64 wrote:

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Its the fact that it would appear that they havent read the information I provided.


Doesn't surprise me in the slightest! :angry:

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11 years 7 months ago - 11 years 7 months ago #91083 by chrissy v
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Me neither nothing they do surprises me.

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11 years 7 months ago - 11 years 7 months ago #91091 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic Re:ESA Appeal
Hi,

Problems with upper limbs must be bi-lateral, (with both) to be counted.

Although, how any body with the use of one arm only could propel a manual wheelchair, totally confounds me.

Surely, one would end up going round in circles, :laugh: I know it sounds comical, but true however. ( No insult meant)

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