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2 years 5 months ago #272730 by Anxious Anonymous
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Hello all,
I had my ESA assessment in December 2021 and I was put into the award group but I had no decision letter sent to me until today. So my medical report states I have longstanding depression and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts and dark thoughts of taking an overdose.
Anyway, I scored 15 points for not completing two personal actions reliably. (BTW does this still mean majority of the time?)
I am absolutely shocked I haven't scored 6 for going out, as I always need someone to accompany when leaving the house due to panic attacks, seizures. I can't use public transport and I avoid crowds.
So my review is due in December and lessons have been learnt. What course of action should I take from here? Bearing in mind I'm nearly at the end of my yearly award and I already disagree with some of the stuff in both my report and my decision.
Hello all,
I had my ESA assessment in December 2021 and I was put into the award group but I had no decision letter sent to me until today. So my medical report states I have longstanding depression and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts and dark thoughts of taking an overdose.
Anyway, I scored 15 points for not completing two personal actions reliably. (BTW does this still mean majority of the time?)
I am absolutely shocked I haven't scored 6 for going out, as I always need someone to accompany when leaving the house due to panic attacks, seizures. I can't use public transport and I avoid crowds.
So my review is due in December and lessons have been learnt. What course of action should I take from here? Bearing in mind I'm nearly at the end of my yearly award and I already disagree with some of the stuff in both my report and my decision.
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2 years 5 months ago #272737 by Gary
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Hi sierra
The majority of time is a phrase used in PIP.
I would start to compile my review, getting all the supporting documents together and using what you have learnt.
If there is anything that you disagree with in your report and decision then tackle these head on, you need to show why you disagree with what was written , if you have any supporting documents to back up your claim then use it.
Gary
The majority of time is a phrase used in PIP.
I would start to compile my review, getting all the supporting documents together and using what you have learnt.
If there is anything that you disagree with in your report and decision then tackle these head on, you need to show why you disagree with what was written , if you have any supporting documents to back up your claim then use it.
Gary
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2 years 5 months ago #272738 by Anxious Anonymous
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Should I appeal now even though the award is almost a year old?
Or should I just wait until the review?
Is going out one of the LCWRA descriptors?
I thought majority of the time also applied to ESA as well.
Or should I just wait until the review?
Is going out one of the LCWRA descriptors?
I thought majority of the time also applied to ESA as well.
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2 years 5 months ago #272740 by Anxious Anonymous
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Is “going out” one of the LCWRA descriptors?
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2 years 5 months ago #272741 by Gary
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Hi sierra
I am not sure what you want to appeal as you were awarded 15 points, it does not matter how many points you get over the 15.
I would use your energy for when you are next reviewed, start putting your case together.
Going out is not one of LCWRA descriptor, it is one of PIP's. LCWRA is split in two parts, the first part question 1 - 10 covers physical functions. The second part question 11 - 17 covers mental, cognitive and intellectual functions.
The Work Capability Assessment looks at the extent to which your disability or health condition affects your ability to work.
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I am not sure what you want to appeal as you were awarded 15 points, it does not matter how many points you get over the 15.
I would use your energy for when you are next reviewed, start putting your case together.
Going out is not one of LCWRA descriptor, it is one of PIP's. LCWRA is split in two parts, the first part question 1 - 10 covers physical functions. The second part question 11 - 17 covers mental, cognitive and intellectual functions.
The Work Capability Assessment looks at the extent to which your disability or health condition affects your ability to work.
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2 years 5 months ago #272742 by Gary
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Hi sierra
Short answer No
Going out is not one of LCWRA descriptor, it is one of PIP's. LCWRA is split in two parts, the first part question 1 - 10 covers physical functions. The second part question 11 - 17 covers mental, cognitive and intellectual functions.
The Work Capability Assessment looks at the extent to which your disability or health condition affects your ability to work.
Gary
Short answer No
Going out is not one of LCWRA descriptor, it is one of PIP's. LCWRA is split in two parts, the first part question 1 - 10 covers physical functions. The second part question 11 - 17 covers mental, cognitive and intellectual functions.
The Work Capability Assessment looks at the extent to which your disability or health condition affects your ability to work.
Gary
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