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3 hours 58 minutes ago #309547 by Mazzym00
Length of assessment for LCW was created by Mazzym00
Hi.
What period of time is the assessment for LCW based on? I suffer from back problems and my condition has slightly improved after a spinal block. My last awful spell in terms of pain, extra meds and would easily meet the physical descriptors was 3 months ago, would this be taken into account? The spinal block is only a temporary solution.

Thanks

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3 hours 41 minutes ago #309549 by David
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Hi Mazzym00

The DWP guidance for assessors states:-
For each of the mental function, physical and sensory activity areas you must choose only one descriptor, and that should be the descriptor that reflects the claimant’s level of functioning most of the time, taking into account such factors as pain, stiffness, fatigue, response to treatment and variability of symptoms.

This ensures that your opinion is not just a “snapshot” of the claimant on the day of assessment but reflects their functional ability over a period of time.

So you will be assessed on a condition that pertains to " most of the time ".

Hope this helps
David

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