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12 years 9 months ago - 12 years 9 months ago #85290 by J The Divine B
denied home visit after repeat ESA form returned was created by J The Divine B
BACKGROUND:
On DLA top rate of care and almost everyday bed-ridden and phenomenally druGged with the most powerful painkillers that only specialist pharmacies are allowed to dispense AND with a recognised terminal condition that can take 3-10 years to kill. Non-stop consultant examinations in the top centres in England.
I have just received a letter denying home visit after returning repeat ESA50 form for my ESA support benefit. No name legible and no reasons given. Letter states one can appeal the denial.
Anyone had this experience?
On DLA top rate of care and almost everyday bed-ridden and phenomenally druGged with the most powerful painkillers that only specialist pharmacies are allowed to dispense AND with a recognised terminal condition that can take 3-10 years to kill. Non-stop consultant examinations in the top centres in England.
I have just received a letter denying home visit after returning repeat ESA50 form for my ESA support benefit. No name legible and no reasons given. Letter states one can appeal the denial.
Anyone had this experience?
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12 years 9 months ago #85303 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:denied home visit after repeat ESA form returned
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ATOS are not obliged to provide a home medical, and even if it is appealable (I'm not sure this is the case), in practical terms, a hearing would not be heard in time to avoid more problems occurring with your claim.
Did your GP write to ATOS confirming that a home visit was required and why? If not, you need to get this done as quickly as possible.
If a letter was included, then the only thing I can suggest is for you to speak to your GP to see if they can do any more to convince ATOS that this is required.
In the interim, if you fail to attend two arranged medicals, your file will be returned to the DWP. They are supposed to write to you asking for Good Cause why you have not attended, but I know of several people who have simply had their claims closed, and are now fighting to have them re-instated, so you need to consider your position very carefully.
Gordon
ATOS are not obliged to provide a home medical, and even if it is appealable (I'm not sure this is the case), in practical terms, a hearing would not be heard in time to avoid more problems occurring with your claim.
Did your GP write to ATOS confirming that a home visit was required and why? If not, you need to get this done as quickly as possible.
If a letter was included, then the only thing I can suggest is for you to speak to your GP to see if they can do any more to convince ATOS that this is required.
In the interim, if you fail to attend two arranged medicals, your file will be returned to the DWP. They are supposed to write to you asking for Good Cause why you have not attended, but I know of several people who have simply had their claims closed, and are now fighting to have them re-instated, so you need to consider your position very carefully.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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