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13 years 3 months ago #70320 by mangof
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Hi.
I am looking at question 1 of the form - moving around and using steps - (although looking at another thread I see I am won't get points for this as my fatigue is severe but caused by mental health problems. This form is horrible )
But my query is probably relevant for other questions anyway.
Should I just put what my worst days are like on the form? Or then go on to describe what I can do on some other better days as that is very limited for me too?
I am looking at question 1 of the form - moving around and using steps - (although looking at another thread I see I am won't get points for this as my fatigue is severe but caused by mental health problems. This form is horrible )
But my query is probably relevant for other questions anyway.
Should I just put what my worst days are like on the form? Or then go on to describe what I can do on some other better days as that is very limited for me too?
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13 years 3 months ago #70329 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:How much information about variation is required?
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You should talk about how you are, the majority of the time, explain how much of the day and how many days a week you are affected. If there are days when you worse document them in a similar way.
If you are at your worst for the majority of time, then don't be afraid to tell them that, but if you only at your worst one day a week, you need to explain how you are the other six days.
Gordon
There have been several hi-profile benefit fraud cases, where claimants had used only the worst days to fill in the claim forms.Hi.
I am looking at question 1 of the form - moving around and using steps - (although looking at another thread I see I am won't get points for this as my fatigue is severe but caused by mental health problems. This form is horrible )
But my query is probably relevant for other questions anyway.
Should I just put what my worst days are like on the form? Or then go on to describe what I can do on some other better days as that is very limited for me too?
You should talk about how you are, the majority of the time, explain how much of the day and how many days a week you are affected. If there are days when you worse document them in a similar way.
If you are at your worst for the majority of time, then don't be afraid to tell them that, but if you only at your worst one day a week, you need to explain how you are the other six days.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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13 years 3 months ago #70331 by mangof
Replied by mangof on topic Re:How much information about variation is required?
Thanks. My worst days are probably one third of the time and then a third slightly better and a third slightly better than that. But even my best is very limited. So I will put it all down so there is an accurate picture.
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13 years 3 months ago #70369 by cdcdi1911
Replied by cdcdi1911 on topic Re:How much information about variation is required?
Some members have kept a diary for a few weeks prior to an assessment to help them detail the extent and frequency of their problems. You could even include the diary or summary with an ESA50 or tribunal submission.
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