esa tribunal appeal declined, what can I do now,

[abns2]

I've just received a letter stating my tribunal appeal has been declined, what can I do now. I have longstanding health problems with my back, knee and also depression. They scored me 0 points, how did they decide on this. Also the doctor attending used to be a locum for my own doctor, my wife saw her a couple of times, she diagnosed my wife with ectopic pregnancy but sent her home, she was incompetant and my wife made an informal complaint to our doctors secretary. Does this have any bearing on the appeal, the fact that we have had contact with this doctor before and she was negligent to my wife. I would be very grateful for any advice.

[freakyleaky]

Thread moved to Benefits forums:-)

[RaeUK]

Hi abns2. Can you just clarify your post a bit for me? I think I picked up my not-so-bright head this morning. Are you saying you have had your Tribunal appeal, your appeal was unsuccessful, and that the medical representative on the panel was known to your wife? Or have I misread your query? ...

[SWLABR9]

First thing, assuming it's been six months since the original decision you were appealing against, is to apply for ESA. Get the forms from the DWP and a fit nore from your doctor dated from the date of the appeal decision. Reapply for housing benefit etc. if you're claiming too.

[abns2]

Hi abns2. Can you just clarify your post a bit for me? I think I picked up my not-so-bright head this morning. Are you saying you have had your Tribunal appeal, your appeal was unsuccessful, and that the medical representative on the panel was known to your wife? Or have I misread your query? ...

 

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yes thats right, she treated her as a locum at our doctors many years ago, she was also I might add negligent in my wifes care and sent her home when she should have been admitted to hospital immediately, luckily her diagnosis was wrong but she didn't know this at the time,

Edited August 21, 2012 by abns2