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hi quick explaination migrating ib to esa anyway they recieved form back sept 19th spoke to them in oct said no medical with decision maker lookung favourably should be 2-3 weeks phoned them after 3 weeks told decision made favourable but they didnt know which group i was in so phoned back they said no decision made phoned back 3 weeks after today and now theyre saying might have to go to medical and that my child tax credits have held it up so would atos have looked at my form and decided medical or not surely if they wanted s medical it would of been done by now or would the tax credits hold it up pretty upset to say the least now in limbo again any advice thanks guys

jamie wrote:

hi quick explaination migrating ib to esa anyway they recieved form back sept 19th spoke to them in oct said no medical with decision maker lookung favourably should be 2-3 weeks phoned them after 3 weeks told decision made favourable but they didnt know which group i was in so phoned back they said no decision made phoned back 3 weeks after today and now theyre saying might have to go to medical and that my child tax credits have held it up so would atos have looked at my form and decided medical or not surely if they wanted s medical it would of been done by now or would the tax credits hold it up pretty upset to say the least now in limbo again any advice thanks guys

Hi,

Without punctuation your post is very difficult to follow, especially for those of us disabled who have to use screen readers. If possible can you post with punctuation in future.

Re your query, I think you are trying to establish your claims status.

It maybe possible that ATOS in effect 'passed' your claim on scrutiny (ie advised the DWP it maybe possible to make a decision on the claim without a Work Capability Assessment - medical).

However the final decision rests with a Decision Maker at the DWP, who may have decided a medical is needed in order to assist them with making a decision on your claim.

With regards to tax credits that is not a benefit we deal with on B&W, so can offer no advice on that.

Pete


Moderator edit - Posted simultaneously with Gordon's response above.

jamie wrote:

hi quick explaination migrating ib to esa anyway they recieved form back sept 19th spoke to them in oct said no medical with decision maker lookung favourably should be 2-3 weeks phoned them after 3 weeks told decision made favourable but they didnt know which group i was in so phoned back they said no decision made phoned back 3 weeks after today and now theyre saying might have to go to medical and that my child tax credits have held it up so would atos have looked at my form and decided medical or not surely if they wanted s medical it would of been done by now or would the tax credits hold it up pretty upset to say the least now in limbo again any advice thanks guys

Hi J,

It would be impossible for me to give any constructive comment on your personal circumstances and problems.

The best advice that I could give, would be to correspond with the DWP in writing, keeping copy, and posting any correspondence by recorded delivery.

For information on complaining to the DWP see info here :

Complaining to the DWP

We have found that members are receiving much misinformation over the phone from the DWP/ATOS.

It is far better to have an auditable paper trail.

cheers

bro58

hi sorry about the punctation my sincere apologies just that angry typed in a rush wont do it again . They basically said that because tax credit took till november 22nd to come through it delayed the process atos recieved my esa50 19th september my point was surely if a medical was required i would of been called before now and that because im eligble for tax credits that it wouldnt hold it up i thanks guys and again my apologies