DLA Tribunal

I've got my DLA tribunal date for January, so only a few weeks to get evidence to the court. (Xmas in between!)

DLA was turned down without GP's report. I now have a new consultant's report, which doesn't reflect day-to day symptoms. I've a rare auto-immune disease which has taken 5 years to diagnose. I am going to ask my GP to send a report to the Court as he has seen my day-to-day problems & knows me well. How much notice will the tribunal take of his report or should I try and get another Consultants letter?

Anything else I need to do? Scared stiff!

Thanks, Angela

Angela Rozard wrote:

I've got my DLA tribunal date for January, so only a few weeks to get evidence to the court. (Xmas in between!)

DLA was turned down without GP's report. I now have a new consultant's report, which doesn't reflect day-to day symptoms. I've a rare auto-immune disease which has taken 5 years to diagnose. I am going to ask my GP to send a report to the Court as he has seen my day-to-day problems & knows me well. How much notice will the tribunal take of his report or should I try and get another Consultants letter?

Anything else I need to do? Scared stiff!

Thanks, Angela

Hi Angela

Any evidence you wish to submit should be sent in advance. As long as its supportive and relevant the tribunal should take it into account.

Attending yourself, (oral appeal) will give you the opportunity to fully explain your needs. Please note that its the needs arising, the help needed from someone else and not the medical condition alone that may lead to an award of a component of DLA.

Please see -

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals

How to submit an appeal

Is there any risk to challenging a decision?

Regards

Michael

Thanks Michael. I've printed it all off and will plough through it. I will be attending myself.

Angela

Gordon,
Information is helpful. Thank you. I will make sure the report relates to prior to the decision.

Angela

Thanks, that's really useful.

REgards, Angela