IB to ESA, nil points and appealing

I have received my appeal hearing date (in 2 weeks time) I sent off my submission a few days ago, going into great detail again about my condition and stating which descriptors I feel apply to me. At the moment I don't have any further evidence to support my appeal but have used what I have already sent to DWP with my claim, but this time have highlighted and cross referenced certain points to show how I feel I meet the descriptors for the support group.

My question is, Will this now go straight to the appeal panel or will a copy be sent to DWP?

Also I am waiting for a further letter of support from my GP, but not sure how soon I will get it, it may not be received in time to post to the tribunal office, will it be acceptable to take it with me on the day?

Many thanks

dizzy247 wrote: I have received my appeal hearing date (in 2 weeks time) I sent off my submission a few days ago, going into great detail again about my condition and stating which descriptors I feel apply to me. At the moment I don't have any further evidence to support my appeal but have used what I have already sent to DWP with my claim, but this time have highlighted and cross referenced certain points to show how I feel I meet the descriptors for the support group.

My question is, Will this now go straight to the appeal panel or will a copy be sent to DWP?

Also I am waiting for a further letter of support from my GP, but not sure how soon I will get it, it may not be received in time to post to the tribunal office, will it be acceptable to take it with me on the day?

Many thanks

Hi d247,

Any evidence that you submit to The TS will also be copied to The DWP, as both parties in the appeal must have access to all evidence submitted.

The Tribunal Panel will probably not look at the evidence until the night before the hearing, and they may also discuss it before the hearing.

If you do gain the letter from your G.P. before the hearing, I would post copy of it to The TS by recorded signed for delivery.

I would also make 4 copies of the original, and take these copies to the hearing (as well as the original).

Present 3 copies to The Clerk on arrival, and ask that they pass them on to the panel.

The same would apply if you did not manage to obtain the G.P. letter in time to post it.

bro58

Thanks again Gordon.

Think I might need a bit more than good luck but just want it over with now, so it can't come soon enough!!

Will update with the result

D

Thanks bro

dizzy247 wrote: Thanks bro

Good luck from me too, d247 !!

bro58