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3 days 3 hours ago #307632 by big_vern
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Will they consider this, -- I do understand they will consider new evidence but this is nuanced as this occurred about a month after the dwp decision letter.
I referenced this condition below in my form and phone assessment and they used in the PA4 form. Before the decision I also sent them copies of the upcoming appointment letter that changed the therapy.
The specific point relates to Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known as "fish odor syndrome", is a metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly break down trimethylamine (TMA), a compound with a strong, fish-like odor.
They were aware of the condition and they used this in the descriptors to award me points, but not enough.
Since the decision letter (about 3 week after the date on letter) I had the appointment they were aware of with the metabolic consultant for TMAU treatment (they were aware of this upcoming appointment) and he has recommended specific dietary therapy and I have been assigned a dietician as well as a new antibiotic treatment regime.
Can this new information be considered as it is new treatment and therapy that has begun after the decision letter came through (in effect I would be rewriting some of the descriptors to include this new evidence on the MR that was not available to the decision maker (or me) at the time.)
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I referenced this condition below in my form and phone assessment and they used in the PA4 form. Before the decision I also sent them copies of the upcoming appointment letter that changed the therapy.
The specific point relates to Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known as "fish odor syndrome", is a metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly break down trimethylamine (TMA), a compound with a strong, fish-like odor.
They were aware of the condition and they used this in the descriptors to award me points, but not enough.
Since the decision letter (about 3 week after the date on letter) I had the appointment they were aware of with the metabolic consultant for TMAU treatment (they were aware of this upcoming appointment) and he has recommended specific dietary therapy and I have been assigned a dietician as well as a new antibiotic treatment regime.
Can this new information be considered as it is new treatment and therapy that has begun after the decision letter came through (in effect I would be rewriting some of the descriptors to include this new evidence on the MR that was not available to the decision maker (or me) at the time.)
Thanks!
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2 days 9 hours ago #307651 by BIS
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Hi big-vern
I honestly can't answer this. You say that they were aware of it and they didn't award you the marks you expected. Will this additional information or confirmation of your issues make any difference? You'll only know by submitting it. Part of it will depend on where you expect to get extra marks, because new treatments don't necessarily make any difference.
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I honestly can't answer this. You say that they were aware of it and they didn't award you the marks you expected. Will this additional information or confirmation of your issues make any difference? You'll only know by submitting it. Part of it will depend on where you expect to get extra marks, because new treatments don't necessarily make any difference.
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2 days 9 hours ago #307658 by big_vern
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Thank you, from my POV and understanding the additional information has a good chance of getting extra points, but my question is around if they are willing to even look at this, as the appointment date and resultant treatment/therapy occurred after the decision date.
I know I can send it in, I was just wondering if they ring fence dates to before decision letter and so effectively ignore anything after the decision date. (As am I asking for a reconsideration of the decision, and the decision maker was not and could not of been aware of the information I am submitting now)
I know I can send it in, I was just wondering if they ring fence dates to before decision letter and so effectively ignore anything after the decision date. (As am I asking for a reconsideration of the decision, and the decision maker was not and could not of been aware of the information I am submitting now)
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2 days 8 hours ago #307660 by BIS
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Hi big-vern
My answer remains the same. I don't know. The DWP does not publish that sort of information, nor are they likely to admit they do anything like that. There is little consistency within the DWP, and when it comes to MRs, it will ultimately be down to the judgment of the person reviewing it. I would like to say one can anticipate their response, but it's just not possible.
If I make a guess, there is a good chance they will ignore it, but they shouldn't, as you clearly mentioned on your review form and therefore - it should be seen as confirming what was already known or suspected at the time. As I said before, you said they didn't award points you were expecting, and that's the point you're arguing. They may still think you shouldn't be awarded those points regardless of any additional information. If you think the information should award you more points, you could choose to leave it a couple of weeks and put in for a change of circumstances and ask them just to review that specific issue.
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My answer remains the same. I don't know. The DWP does not publish that sort of information, nor are they likely to admit they do anything like that. There is little consistency within the DWP, and when it comes to MRs, it will ultimately be down to the judgment of the person reviewing it. I would like to say one can anticipate their response, but it's just not possible.
If I make a guess, there is a good chance they will ignore it, but they shouldn't, as you clearly mentioned on your review form and therefore - it should be seen as confirming what was already known or suspected at the time. As I said before, you said they didn't award points you were expecting, and that's the point you're arguing. They may still think you shouldn't be awarded those points regardless of any additional information. If you think the information should award you more points, you could choose to leave it a couple of weeks and put in for a change of circumstances and ask them just to review that specific issue.
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1 day 8 hours ago #307700 by ANGELA
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Hi.
If the medical appointment confirms what you said in your application, I would include it in your MR.
However.
If there is a specific change ‘due to attending the appt’. I would wait until 3 months after any new treatments etc. and do a change of circumstances then.
If the medical appointment confirms what you said in your application, I would include it in your MR.
However.
If there is a specific change ‘due to attending the appt’. I would wait until 3 months after any new treatments etc. and do a change of circumstances then.
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