My DLA appeal is under way.

Dispite me contacting the DLA people 2 weeks ago saying that the DM should ring me if any doubts, they just proceeded with the appeal which gives me the impression no effort was made to gather evidence.

As I said before if I get in ESA SG I will likely drop the appeal.

The letter I got today from the tribunal service states a min waiting time of a whopping 68 weeks. Reduced to potential 40 weeks if I accept one in a different area. Crazy stuff.

That is ridiculous!

yes and the repurcussions of them incorrectly rejecting me is now larger as DLA is now used to excempt people on housing benefit single room rate as well as possibly affecting future council tax awards from april.

Either the DM's dont know the criteria for DLA or they knowingly rejecting legit claimants. I gave them a lot of evidence in the call with names of doctors, specialists etc.

The tribunal service overload seems to indicate I am not a one off.

Apparently, the DMs aren't medically trained and only go by what's written in the decision makers guide. (DMG)

Absolutely horrendous:(

How can they be justifying the added expense of the appeals system?

But then again who is ultimately in charge of the Justice system now? "I will lie to you through my slimy, smiling teeth to try and get you to believe that the pain, stress and disabilities that you think you have can be cured by our Draconian methods and poverty Chris Grayling"

question, am I able to do a new claim whilst this appeal is ongoing?

I am not waiting that amount of time for a result.

Has it been 6 months / has your disabilities changed since the failed WCA?

... The letter I got today from the tribunal service states a min waiting time of a whopping 68 weeks. ...

The delay is getting longer. And we have all the fun of PIP Tribunals yet to come! Might explain why they're looking for 314 people to help out ...

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Hi all I waited 80 weeks in Essex and that was with a change of venue, original venue was at least another 12 weeks, wished I had waited as lost the appeal, so now we are looking to take it to the upper tiribunal if Benefit Welfare Advisor can find error of law so have to wait again.

Hi I applied again after 6 months as conditions had got worse plus I had new conditions, this was turned down also, both appeals were heard together, lost them both as stated in post above.

In the meantime, honour2012, if you remain medically unfit for work, I trust you've reapplied again for ESA ...

Hi sorry RaeUK,

I didn't make myself clear enough, my tribunal was for DLA, had ATOS medical the day before tribunal scored 39 points and was put in the support group, as stated previously I have made a 3rd claim for DLA (posted yesterday) with copy of ATOS report and reams of other evidenceincluding letter from pain management consultant and private medical from GP (paid for by me) so hopefully 3rd time lucky. Fingers crossed.

Ah, apols honour, I could just as easily have misread what you said. At least it sounds like one of the benefits was put right in the end. Good luck with the DLA...

Hi RaeUK,

Thats ok we all carry on as though everyone knows what we are talking about. At the moment I am trying to get my industrial injuries benefit increased from 30%that was awarded 25 years ago after my industrial accident that started all this in 1987. I have also applied for constant attendance allowance as well, see how it all goes, I will keep you all posted. Thanks again for all your helpful replies

I contacted the Tribunal Service today (18/10/12) as Iam waiting for my statement of reason. I informed them in 15/9/12 just after my Tribunal. They have said that the waiting period to receive statement of reason paperwork is now eight weeks plus. I cannot go any further until I get that paperwork. That is even after getting my local MP involved and writing to the Tribunal Service on my behalf. What a mess. The whole system is loaded against us.

Best wishes to you all

Hi I got mine after 3 weeks after waiting 18mths for the hearing (DLA) when it came full of lies. The judges notes I cannot even read and I used to work for a GP and can normally understand scruffy writing. The paperwork is with the Welafre benefit worker at the moment looking for an error of law, to see if we can go to the uppe rtier, its just 1 long waiting game. Lets hope we are still alive to reap he rewards if we succeed..

The delay is getting longer. And we have all the fun of PIP Tribunals yet to come! Might explain why they're looking for 314 people to help out ...

 

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I wish I was well enough, I'd apply for that.

^^^ funny you should say that, estellyn. I had you and a couple others in mind when I read it ...

^^^ funny you should say that, estellyn. I had you and a couple others in mind when I read it ...

Yeah, I don't think one of the adjustments they'd be willing to make would be my own dedicated toilet no more than 10 feet from where I'm sitting, that I can use every five minutes throughout the day if needed, and somewhere to lie down - oh and a shower for any....accidents .

That does sound like a good idea. Except, I can't guarantee when I'm not so tired or would actually be capable of working.

That does sound like a good idea. Except, I can't guarantee when I'm not so tired or would actually be capable of working.

I'd be ok if they provided a bed in the tribunal room - I can listen while lying down. Also they have to not be bothered about me being really late due to having to wait for a break in toilet trips to be able to travel. But yes if the fatigue is too bad I wouldn't be able to shower or get ready - I could turn up in PJ's. Also need to be not too worried about my need for strong opiate painkillers.

I thought going out in your PJ's was all the fashion these days. I've often been in shops when women have wandered in to do shopping wearing their PJ's or Dressing gown.

I thought going out in your PJ's was all the fashion these days. I've often been in shops when women have wandered in to do shopping wearing their PJ's or Dressing gown.

Well I do like to be in fashion