Received an ESA2 form....please give me a break!!

Im so sorry for posting as I feel though I have posted on here loads recently. Im really at my whits end, I had to fight for my ESA last october, I was awarded SG for 18months after a mandatory reconsideraton, Im awaiting my hearing date for my pip and now today had an ESA2 form in the post, I cant understand why I have had this as I was awarded SG for 18months? I have significant degenerative spinal condition ( degenarative spondylolisthesis plus DDD) which effects my spine and lower body, I have had two spinal fusions, a sacroiliac joint fusion,a laminectomy plus an op for revision surgery all in two years!!.... I got no quality of life, im in severe pain constantly, I use a wheelchair, Im physically unable to push myself in a wheelchair because of the pain. My most recent surgery was only 9 weeks ago,I feel as though they have really got it in for me. In my MR I included reports from surgeon and GP confirming in unable to push myself in a wheelchair and cannot walk 25 meters, im suffering with chronic pain have limitations because of my condition, my GP has even confirmed this to them in a telephone conversation. Have you any idea why I have had this form?

Suz wrote: Im so sorry for posting as I feel though I have posted on here loads recently. Im really at my whits end, I had to fight for my ESA last october, I was awarded SG for 18months after a mandatory reconsideraton, Im awaiting my hearing date for my pip and now today had an ESA2 form in the post, I cant understand why I have had this as I was awarded SG for 18months? I have significant degenerative spinal condition ( degenarative spondylolisthesis plus DDD) which effects my spine and lower body, I have had two spinal fusions, a sacroiliac joint fusion,a laminectomy plus an op for revision surgery all in two years!!.... I got no quality of life, im in severe pain constantly, I use a wheelchair, Im physically unable to push myself in a wheelchair because of the pain. My most recent surgery was only 9 weeks ago,I feel as though they have really got it in for me. In my MR I included reports from surgeon and GP confirming in unable to push myself in a wheelchair and cannot walk 25 meters, im suffering with chronic pain have limitations because of my condition, my GP has even confirmed this to them in a telephone conversation. Have you any idea why I have had this form?

Hi S,

Filling in and returning The ESA 2 Form may be beneficial.

As with the very similar ESA 3 Form it is used to financially assess you for entitlement to payment of Income Related (IR) ESA which can be paid alone or on top of Contribution Based (CB) ESA.

The ESA 2/ESA 3 are not used to reassess which "group" you are in. (WRAG or SG) the ESA50 is used fro that.

See the topic : HERE.

I see that you have been in The SG, if you have not been receiving The Enhanced Disability Premium, (EDP) (currently £15.75/Week) you may be entitled to it from the date of your SG award if you are also entitled to IR ESA Premiums

Being paid IR ESA, even a penny can passport you to other "benefits" !!

Have a read through : This Topic as well.

My best advice would be to fill it in and return it to the address provided.

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