GOOD NEWS

Hello thought i would share my news, i got my dla renewal decision letter today after a 3 year award. i was awarded same rates as before but this time for indefinate period which is great, i gather until pip catches up with me.is there any info i can request from dwp that will explain their decision. i have basic reasons on my award letter but like to have full details for my own peace of mind.
Also could i ask concerning esa form has anyone with mental illness actually stated on their form that there would be a risk to mental health if found fit for work and if so did they have evidence to back this up, many thanks.

That's great to hear. I also have some good news. Thanks to the information on this site in helping me fill in the ESA form (transferring from IB) I have been told that I do not have to attend any work related interviews due to how disruptive my bad health would affect any future employment. I don't know how many points I obtained but obviously enough and my GP provided me with a very informative and realistic two page letter which I sent as medical evidence along with other evidence. Good news from one perspective but bad when you read that you are not employable with 8 years to go before I receive my state pension instead of 6 years which was changed by this government because I was born in a particular year!!!!!

lilliegez wrote:

Hello thought i would share my news, i got my dla renewal decision letter today after a 3 year award. i was awarded same rates as before but this time for indefinate period which is great, i gather until pip catches up with me.is there any info i can request from dwp that will explain their decision. i have basic reasons on my award letter but like to have full details for my own peace of mind.
Also could i ask concerning esa form has anyone with mental illness actually stated on their form that there would be a risk to mental health if found fit for work and if so did they have evidence to back this up, many thanks.

Great news L,

You could request the documents mentioned here :

DLA Medical – What forms to ask for?

With regards to ESA, I obviously cannot speak for other members, but gather that you are refering to "Exceptional Circumstances", as in :

WRAG, Reg 29 : www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/794/regulation/29/made

SG, Reg 35 : www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/794/regulation/35/made

There is nothing wrong with mentioning that you feel that you may qualify for WRAG or SG under the above, but be aware that the "Burden of Proof" will be on you to prove that there would be "substantial risk".

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