DLA evidence at Reconsider Placed in Support Group

Hi PJD

Learn from my mistake! Mention it and argue your case around the reasons for your award. Send them a photocopy of the award letter. The key is to think around the box. Make notes and do not complete form till you have thoroughly thought it through.

I literally listed my reasons 1-40 on A4 paper.

It cannot be considered negative because it is SUPPORTING your case.Don't rush at , take your time.

I wish you the best outcome possible and remember, you can ask for a Reconsideration which is done by a Senior Decision Maker.

Paul, See the above reply to PJB. It applies to you too! Don't, DO NOT give up! You have every chance of having the decision overturned but only if you persevere and don't throw the towel in. BBS

Hi BBS

Thanks for your reply.

You dont fancy filling my form in for me do you, haha.

I have spent weeks going round in circles trying to get my brain to work properly due to my chronic ill health, yet I still struggle to make even one paragraph make any sense, and I cant seem to concentrate from one minute to the minute. I know it sounds daft but I wouldnt even now how to start listing reasons on A4 paper. I Know I will just have to persevere and do what the best I can. (I think I may have to have a go on the lottery this week just in case its my lucky week, haha)

Thanks anyway.

pjd wrote:

Hi BBS

Thanks for your reply.

You dont fancy filling my form in for me do you, haha.

I have spent weeks going round in circles trying to get my brain to work properly due to my chronic ill health, yet I still struggle to make even one paragraph make any sense, and I cant seem to concentrate from one minute to the minute. I know it sounds daft but I wouldnt even now how to start listing reasons on A4 paper. I Know I will just have to persevere and do what the best I can. (I think I may have to have a go on the lottery this week just in case its my lucky week, haha)

Thanks anyway.

Hi pjd,

It may help you approach this, if you sit down and make a list of all the limitations or side effects from prescibed medication that you suffer on a day to day basis.

Then try and tie these in with the questions in the ESA50.

For each action break it down into detail, and see whether your medical conditions limit the way in which you carry out said actions.

If you have a friend relative or carer who is aware of your daily limitations, ask them for their input, as sometimes they will note things that you are unaware of and may have adapted to.

Writing up a typical day, as in a 24 hour period may help, taking into account any limitations that you may suffer that pertain to the qualifying ESA Descriptors, and the relevant sections in the ESA50.

Try to go through the form one section at a time, whilst referring to the equivalent section in our ESA Claims Guides.

bro58

Hi
Thanks for your post-I found it to be most informative and a confidence boost for those of us who can benefit from your experience and are awaiting the migration process to commence !!
Thankyou
misterm

Hi Bro58

Thanks for your advice, and Ill try to take it all your good advice on board.

I think the difficulty I have the most is that the majority of the descriptors apply to me, but Im unsure of how to describe my day, other than saying I am permanently in a weakened and pained state on a daily basis, and am housebound.

I often need support throughout the day with my mobility and care. But at times when my symptoms have eased a little then I am able to do it a little for myself, I have to use whatever is around me to support myself, and I can only last a few seconds/minutes before stopping and having to rest. My hands become pained/weak and suffer paralysis on and off through the day as well and affect my ability to hold/grip anything so I often need help with that too. But again, when I am able to do it for myself it is only for a very short time before the deterioration begins. Unfortunately, there is no typical 24hr period, as some days I am completely bedridden and can do nothing, and other days it is as above.

Is the above any good as a description as everything just sound like rambling to me.