I hoped that was the case . Thanks for the reply

An update for those interested and then a brief question . I've been informed that I've been assessed as 27% disabled and will receive almost £200 a month . I'm obviously happy with the assessment and the award . My query is is there a yearly medical for this to be reviewed or is it less frequently ? It does say on the letter it is a final assessment and the award is for life but I don't want to read into that . Thanks for those who've taken the time to reply so far .

Sadly no it wasn't recorded. It certainly wasn't urgent as I know exactly what it was about as they discussed the soecifics , they checked their phone twice and replied once and also answered it , possibly in error when seeking to end a call . As I say soecifics were discussed that would certainly support any appeal if that's the position I found myself in and if that's the way things progress. That said I do feel it generally went ok the doctor was very sympathetic and provided tissues when I bevane distressed and also went to get me a glass of water . Ended it by saying that they felt they had all they needed and they felt it had gone 'very ok' (not my words ).

Had my assessment and I felt it went ok. However during the assessment the doctor used their phone on a number of occasions to text a family member , also said that they hadn't had time to read my file as it was "very challenging " but that they'd read my 'personal statement ' and would "try and have a quick look" through the file before they submitted their report . In total fairness was told I'd only have 20 minutes but was in there nearly an hour . As I say I think it went ok and they seemed very sympathetic but I've obviously noted all of the above in case things don't go well because I would pursue it. I've also noted some personal details they provided in chatting about their family members that would substantiate my claims (otherwise how would I know ?). Anyway just felt like I should post , not sure why but nobody else in my life even knows ive gone to this & I suppose I wanted to talk about it .

Appreciate it was rambling , non-specific and unworthy of response .

Firstly thanks in advance anyone who has taken the trouble to read this thread . I've read with interest the many threads on ATOS and just thought I'd post my situation for anyones thoughts , advice comments , reassurances or just generally what to expect as I'm understandably finding the whole thing a big nerve wracking . Approximately 10 years ago whilst working I was involved in a fairly traumatic incident that led to me being diagnosed with ptsd . Several other subsequent similar but significantly less serious incidents occurred but I continued through my life although intermittently receiving some counselling . With the help of other I received recognition of my actions and also criminal injuries compensation for PTSD. Although I never registered it as an industrial injury . Several years ago I was involved , outside work in another incident (how lucky am I ?!!) and that led to what several psychiatrists including mine , my former employers and an independent agreed was a 'recurrence ' of my existing PTSD related directly to the incident mentioned earlier in this post. I left work but some time later with the help of family and friends received a moderate pension from my former employer based on the 'recurrence' of my PTSD . I haven't worked since but somebody mentioned that it may be covered by industrial injury . I submitted my claim approximately 2 months ago and i've now been given a date for my medical .Prior to this there has been no other interaction from the submission of my claim. I'm on quite a lot of medication and have been for several years I've had a number of both private and nhs counselling for PTSD and the last nhs course recommended I needed further counselling in the future . I have a huge array of documentation from various sources all of which deal with my ptsd the symptoms I can happily list of required but I obviously feel a bit embarrassed talking/typing about . Suffice to say they're fairly 'traditional' with flashbacks , hyper vigilance and anger issues being my particular problems . Because of my issues I hugely overthink things and massively worry about things like this something that surprises people given my appearance . So I've thought about posting here a lot over the last few weeks until I plucked up the courage and damned the avoidance today !! I'm just wondering what to expect ? Is it normal not to have had any other contact other than submitting my form along with a rambling 5 page letter and a huge medical 'dossier' . I feel like medically my GP (whose amazing ) and 3 psychiatrists supporting my position must surely be helpful but I've no idea if that makes any difference ? Anyway apologies for the disjointed post , hopefully if there is a reply maybe it'll give me something concrete to form my response to. Thanks to anybody whose taken the time to read it as well . H