ESA to WRAG

Hi Gordon,

You're correct I havn't had the MR letter. In April 2013 I scored zero points at the ATOS assessment centre. When I received my DWP decision maker letter it pointed out all the areas (descriptors) I supposedly failed.

I applied straight away to the DWP for an appeal form I think it was a GL24.The DWP D.M then phoned me. I explained my condition how it affected my day to day living etc. The D.M then said she would reconsider my claim.

About four weeks passed and I received a letter stating : after looking at your case again we have placed you in the SG. No explanation was given for this Decision. However the letter was signed off with the following: The D.M and appeals team have ruled in your favour.

Two weeks after receiving the D.M letter I received another letter from the appeal team stating : my appeal had been heard and I'd won my case. I hadn't even returned the appeal form. So I've no idea how I won the appeal

I tried phoning the DWP. Unfortunately the call centre the DWP use claimed they had no idea about my case. I believe I qualified under exceptional circumstances,because of being a danger to myself and others due to sudden loss of consciousness during waking moments.

Gordon,

The DWP has up to date evidence of my condition. Since,2013 my condition has got worse not better. My hospital healthcare team require me to visit every three months.

The DM letter states the following: He is under specialist care and they have been unable to determine a successful treatment plan up to now. Although he does not always loose consciousness he is unaware with altered consciousness.Therefore a significant disability is likely for consciousness.

I guess I'll give the DWP DM another week before chasing up the MR.

P.s my Examination and interview started : 09:00
Examination and interview ended : 11:00
Time report completed : 13 : 15

Pps. I thought the report was filled in during the examination and interview process?

Update: After waiting four weeks my Mandatory Recondsideration arrived today. Unfortunately the DM has been unable to change the original decision. The DM then said it is accepted you are not fit for work at present. The issue is whether you can do work related activity.

The letter states: having regard for your circumstances,in particular your health or medical condition.Work related activity does not require you to seek,apply for or undertake work.
Then the following: Types of work related activity that may be available to you. Accessing website 'learn my way' to gain/improve computer skills.

Then the following: An example of the most demanding type of work related activity could be accessing the support of the One in Six project to increase your employability skills.This is the most demanding for you as it would require you to attend their premises for half a day a week.

You have limited capability for work but not work related activity.

Finally: The Mandatory Recondsideration Notice doesn't include any Appeal forms. However,the MRN states: You have one month to appeal.