DLA help

[billyt]

i applied for dla in december i have lots of health problems but the main one is dizziness caused by a chest tumour restricting blood flow to my head. as usual i was turned down on the first attempt and asked for a reconsideration which is ongoing form january 25th.

when i get a dizzy spell i can fall over but this only happens when i am standing and moving around but not when i am sitting down.

now here is my problem when they send out the doc for a medical something the last letter said they would do. if i tell him/her about falling over will there be a chance i will lose my driving licence as i am the only driver in the house this would be a great loss

 

thanks in advance Bill

[loopinlouie]

i applied for dla in december i have lots of health problems but the main one is dizziness caused by a chest tumour restricting blood flow to my head. as usual i was turned down on the first attempt and asked for a reconsideration which is ongoing form january 25th.

when i get a dizzy spell i can fall over but this only happens when i am standing and moving around but not when i am sitting down.

now here is my problem when they send out the doc for a medical something the last letter said they would do. if i tell him/her about falling over will there be a chance i will lose my driving licence as i am the only driver in the house this would be a great loss

 

thanks in advance Bill

 

Billy, best to be honest and tell the doctor.xxx

[billyt]

the problem is if i dont get dla and they stop me driving then i am stuffed and will never get out.

[RaeUK]

hi billyt, I'm with loopinlouie on this.

I don't actually think you have anything to worry about if, as you say, it's only when standing and moving about that causes problems. Therefore it does not affect your ability to drive.

If you're still uncertain ask your own GP...

Best wishes.

Rae.

[billyt]

thanks

[Simon7685]

If it is an ATOS doctor, he will find nothing wrong with you anyway, so there won't be anything to tell anyone:p Or am I being too cynical again!

 

Seriously though the doctor is there working on behalf of the DWP and it is his concern to do that, so I wouldn't think it will be an issue.

 

On the other hand though if you were to be stood up at some point when the doctor was there and suffered a dizzy spell, he would have to report that as fact and you would think that would improve your chances.

 

In the meantime why don't you ring the DVLA for some guideance about your dizziness. You don't need to tell them your details over the phone but it might help you to know what their official line is.