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9 years 11 months ago - 9 years 11 months ago #135328 by frmarcus
DLA change of circumstances claim (deterioration) was created by frmarcus
Hi, everyone,
Glad of your opinion/advice on the following:
My 77-y-o father has received DLA higher mobility and low care for some years. Since the award his mobility is worse and, principally, he has an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've made a renewal claim for for the care component (as he gets the high mobility anyway) on the grounds he needs much more help during the day, and at night (from his wife). I should've done this a long time ago as he's had the dementia diagnosis for a couple of years and I know I can't back-claim...
DWP have just written to say they'll consider and it'll be 11 weeks.
I'm just wondering if you have a view on how such an application may be viewed? I can't believe, given the evidence I've sent, that he could be refused at least the medium rate - but I'm wondering if the criteria for awards have become tougher in recent years, the 'success' rate lower, etc.
Hopefully, given his age, he won't have to make a PIP claim in the future. He can;t manage any application forms: either I or my mother have to do all this for him.
Thanks so much and best wishes.
Glad of your opinion/advice on the following:
My 77-y-o father has received DLA higher mobility and low care for some years. Since the award his mobility is worse and, principally, he has an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've made a renewal claim for for the care component (as he gets the high mobility anyway) on the grounds he needs much more help during the day, and at night (from his wife). I should've done this a long time ago as he's had the dementia diagnosis for a couple of years and I know I can't back-claim...
DWP have just written to say they'll consider and it'll be 11 weeks.
I'm just wondering if you have a view on how such an application may be viewed? I can't believe, given the evidence I've sent, that he could be refused at least the medium rate - but I'm wondering if the criteria for awards have become tougher in recent years, the 'success' rate lower, etc.
Hopefully, given his age, he won't have to make a PIP claim in the future. He can;t manage any application forms: either I or my mother have to do all this for him.
Thanks so much and best wishes.
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9 years 11 months ago #135334 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic DLA change of circumstances claim (deterioration)
frmarcus
Your father won't be asked to claim PIP as being 77 he is too old to claim.
I'm afraid it's not really possible to offer an opinion on his claim, it will depend on the care and mobility needs that you have detailed on the form and what evidence you have provided.
Claims for the over 65s are viewed more harshly than those for the under 65s, the argument is that there is natural "wear and tear", however, if this claim if primarily related to his Alzheimer's then this should not be an issue.
Gordon
Your father won't be asked to claim PIP as being 77 he is too old to claim.
I'm afraid it's not really possible to offer an opinion on his claim, it will depend on the care and mobility needs that you have detailed on the form and what evidence you have provided.
Claims for the over 65s are viewed more harshly than those for the under 65s, the argument is that there is natural "wear and tear", however, if this claim if primarily related to his Alzheimer's then this should not be an issue.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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