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Failed ESA Medical. Reconsider or Appeal?
12 years 6 months ago #89245 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Failed ESA Medical. Reconsider or Appeal?
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Unless your GP is planning to be on holday for the best part of a year, it is likely that they will be back before your appeal is heard
You have two choices, request a Reconsideration, a different DWP Decision Maker will look at the evidence, if they don't change the Decision, you can then appeal. You will not be paid while this process happens.
You can lodge an appeal, the DWP will first carry out a Reconsideration, as above. If the Decision is not changed your papers will be forwaded to the Tribunal Service for an hearing on your case. Once your appeal papers are received by the DWP, with a valid Fit Note, you will receive then receive the ESA Assessment rate.
Reconsiderations are currently taking around 3-4 months, appeals are then taking a furth 6-9 months to be heard.
Our ESA appeal guide is on the following link
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
You should also have a look at the following FAQs
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
Gordon
Unless your GP is planning to be on holday for the best part of a year, it is likely that they will be back before your appeal is heard
You have two choices, request a Reconsideration, a different DWP Decision Maker will look at the evidence, if they don't change the Decision, you can then appeal. You will not be paid while this process happens.
You can lodge an appeal, the DWP will first carry out a Reconsideration, as above. If the Decision is not changed your papers will be forwaded to the Tribunal Service for an hearing on your case. Once your appeal papers are received by the DWP, with a valid Fit Note, you will receive then receive the ESA Assessment rate.
Reconsiderations are currently taking around 3-4 months, appeals are then taking a furth 6-9 months to be heard.
Our ESA appeal guide is on the following link
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
You should also have a look at the following FAQs
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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