DLA Appeal

How likely is it that someone from the DWP will attend a DLA appeal?

Do they usually or don't they bother, and if they do, what part do they play in the proceedings?

mommaduck wrote: How likely is it that someone from the DWP will attend a DLA appeal?

Do they usually or don't they bother, and if they do, what part do they play in the proceedings?

Hi md,

In the majority of cases, DWP Presenting Officers do not attend Tribunal Appeals Hearings.

They are there as a "friend of the court" to answer any questions from the panel etc, and present the DWP's case.

I do not believe that they cross examine the appellant, although they could obviously raise any relevant arguments to the appellant's submission.

bro58

Following on from my question above, it is my daughters DLA appeal this coming Friday.

How many supporters is she allowed to take with her ( is me and her sister admissable?) and if so, do we have to give our names, address and relationship to her or is it more informal?

Is it a closed hearing in private or is it like a court where anyone can turn up for the 'entertainment'?

thanks

Thanks Gordon it does.

Last couple of questions before DLA appeal tomorrow.

'Normally', how long does the appeal interview take (daughter really poorly today and she is not really up to a lengthy interview - she is very fragile and in a lot of pain)

Also, we sent of final evidence last week to comply with 1 week before appeal deadline. We had to cut it close giving DLA a final chance to provide paperwork requested under Subject Access Request x2, but no response.

As there was quite a wad of papers, medical reports, scans, consultant and GP letters etc. etc. which DLA had failed to obtain - do the panel get to read all this extra evidence along with original claim forms etc prior to the hearing, or do they only get to see this on the day, immediately before the hearing?