A SOLDIER whose disability benefit was cut despite his losing a leg in Afghanistan has won back the money.
Hero Aron Shelton, 27, had the full £180 a month reinstated yesterday after the Department of Work and Pensions finally admitted there was “clear evidence” he was “virtually unable to walk”.
After the five-minute hearing at Scarborough county court, delighted Aron said: “I’m shocked. The DWP gave us no indication they were going to back down. I’m relieved, but it’s ridiculous it’s come to this to get what I knew I was fully entitled to.”
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