Appeal Success!

Hi All

OMG Im in a state of shock!

I appealed being put in WRAG with no medical, but was told upon reconsideration the decision hadnt changed, I sent a complaint letter to the District Manager (still awaiting a reply) & also sent a letter from my psychiatrist to the DM who did the reconsideration & asked she reconsider again.

Well the DM has just phoned me & said she called Atos today for advice & they have decided to grant me Support Group!!

She said she will send me a standard letter in writing to confirm it.
She also said that she didnt think my money would change but wasnt sure.
I corrected her & said it was about £4 more (its actually £5.60(i think?)) so we shall see if i get more & backdated or not.

I asked her if a new ESA85a was filled in by Atos & she said no.
I forgot to ask if she did a new LT54, it would be interesting to see her reasons for the change of mind.
She did say the 6 month prognosis had not changed so I will have to go through all this again shortly no doubt.

Thank you so much to this wonderfull site, its guides, moderators, & members. (I'm sorry if iv been a bit of a pain, i tend to get obsessive)

Please please everyone who is appealing do not give up, we must fight them!

martin

Martin, that's brilliant, really pleased for you!

Well done persistence and perseverance rewarded regards gav

Well done Martin,

Just a quick question what is meant by the 6 month Prognosis???? Is it with regards to your condition or is it that it is DWP policy to review you again after 6 months.

Radhika.

Thanks Gordon for clarifying that.

However, based on your reply another question for you, If ones treating consultants whom one has seen over a long period of time states that their patients condition is unlikely to improve,can ATOS state otherwise???
Furthermore, correct me if i am wrong, i believed that the support group was for people with long term illnesses!!!

Thanks.
Radhika.