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I WON! I never thought it possible!

  • Redwood
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12 years 5 months ago #71114 by Redwood
I WON! I never thought it possible! was created by Redwood
Taking time out of my day to encourage others. I won my appeal after scoring NO points, and added to that had my appeal papers messed up by Citizens Advice Bureau who were advising me when they did even manage to research the right period of time to submit. They also didn't get new evidence sorted out in time and then didn't submit it it the required 7 days in advance to the Judge.

In a blind panic and having had massive panic attacks all weekend I desperately requested a postponement. The judge didn't allow this and I had to attend.

They were incredibly kind and respectful and after only 10 mins of questioning they awarded me the full amount of points!!! I could not have been nore surprised as the medical seemed to be impossible to over turn and I had NO points.

Please remember one thing. The people who will take your tribunal are independent of the DWP and the other independent body that often runs the medicals on their behalf. Don't be put off, don't give up, don't be hard on yourself and don't think that everyone is against you.

Just be truthful and paint the details in, and be genuine and it will shine through. If you know you are sick and you can't do anymore to get better any faster than you are, don't give up hope that others will support you. You could feel as positive about the future as I do today. The sun is finally shining for me.

If anyone wants to ask me more specific questions about how I won, please feel free. I want to help others.

I bought my membership to this board months ago and to be honest haven't had the time or energy to take more advice from it than I would have liked. But it is a place to come together and offer hope and human contact. You are not alone.

Take Care, and keep your chin up!

Kind Regards,


Rachel

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12 years 5 months ago #71117 by Gordon
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Rachel

Well done and thanks for letting us know.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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  • paula
12 years 5 months ago #71118 by paula
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Congratulations, it must be such a relief. I had a tribual for dla and they were very symptathetic and understanding. I agree with what you say, none of us can give up hope. Glad you got a good outcome.Take care :)

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12 years 5 months ago #71119 by lester
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Excellent point about " everyone being against you" I do not think that this picture that is painted of folk out to get us is entirely true, If you are entitled you will get, although some will unfortunately slip through the cracks, I found everyone I dealt with very fair, the point Im trying to get accross is dont be scared of the system, follow the fantastic advice on this site, be truefull and all should be ok.

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  • RachelPotter
12 years 5 months ago #71120 by RachelPotter
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Congratulations Rachel! :)

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  • Roseleen
12 years 5 months ago #71121 by Roseleen
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(((Rachael)))

Really pleased for you!!

My tribunal was awful, and I'm still waiting the results - but its really great to hear about the successes - it shows it can be done!

Enjoy your sunshine - I hope it shines each and every day for you.

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