COPD and EDS/DLA/PIP

Good afternoon,
I have been diagnosed amongst a load of other problems with COPD (Chronic obstructive lung disease)
My GP has said it causes the usual probs and has clearly demonstrated the syptoms and long term probs relating to it.
I lookrd on the DWP A-Z of illnesses along with the prognosis and discovered it says an indefinite award for COPD.
what does this really mean and how does it equate to DLA/PIP award and for ESA.
Would it be of assistance to highlight COPD and that an indefifinite award is be applied under DWP guidance, would it help for SG inclusion.

Hi PCM,

There is a list of threads from the link below pertaining to COPD, you may wish to browse them, to see whether you can glean any useful information :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?func=adv...name=1&childforums=1

bro58

Many thanks.
I used the guide for the first time and thought it was as you discussed above, but just neede clarification.
When my next round of form filling starts again in April(that was when they said the form will plonk on the mat), I shall have to remember to item out all illnesses/diagnosis along with their limitations etc along with the med evidence,letters from consultants, gps, nusrses and the list goes on and on.
Even though I was given an 18mnth in SG, I find I stil have to keep on top of it all ready for it starts all over again especially with ever increasing changes ESA determines from ATOS and the arbitory views from whoever looks at your case notes and form filling.
Seems very much like 4 dentists giving feed back on your state of teeth, all with differing degrees of answers. No help at all really

See also the DWP A -Z of Medical Conditions and click on COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, formerly known as Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COAD)