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12 years 11 months ago #81550 by catwomen
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HI there
I at the moment get the low rate dla i appealed against this to try and get the middle rate as i need more help in the day and at night and it has been refused what do i do now

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12 years 11 months ago #81551 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:first tier appeal
How long is it since your First-tier Tribunal Appeal decision ? Did you ask the FTT for a written reason for their decision ?

If you let me know the answers to my questions above, then I or one of the other moderators will advise you how to proceed further.

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12 years 11 months ago #81552 by Gordon
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catwomen wrote:

HI there
I at the moment get the low rate dla i appealed against this to try and get the middle rate as i need more help in the day and at night and it has been refused what do i do now

If you have been turned down by the DWP following a Reconsideration, you can appeal to the First Level Tribunal.

However, if you have already done this and been refused by a First Level Tribunal, then you can omly appeal to the Second Level Tribunal if you can show that there has been a Error or Law. See

What is an Error of Law?

As a first step you need to request a Statement of Reasons from the court. See

Tribunals – Requesting a Statement of Reasons

It is worth doing this even if you subsequently decide not to pursue the issue further as it will allow you to understand why your appeal failed.

Whether you appeal or not, you can ask for a Suppersession of your currrent claim on th basis that you condition has deteriorated, but you should read the following FAQ.

Is there any risk to challenging a decision?

Our DLA claim guides are available on the following link

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

Gordon

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