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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #107186 by kerry
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Hi , i am having to fill out the new ESA form but am soo worried about it 
i had to have 2 tribunals for DLA is last4 years and dont think i can do it again
I have nerve damage in thoracic spine , knee problems ( my knee cap is slipping due to muscle wastage because of back ) OAB and other issues with my spine , not majour but dont help .
Is there any advice you can give me ?
I had a Atos medical 1 yr ago and the women was AWFUL never been treated so bad in my life and had to make complaint , not that they done anything!
Really appreciate some advice please
i had to have 2 tribunals for DLA is last4 years and dont think i can do it again I have nerve damage in thoracic spine , knee problems ( my knee cap is slipping due to muscle wastage because of back ) OAB and other issues with my spine , not majour but dont help .
Is there any advice you can give me ?
I had a Atos medical 1 yr ago and the women was AWFUL never been treated so bad in my life and had to make complaint , not that they done anything!
Really appreciate some advice please
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11 years 11 months ago #107195 by Gordon
If this is an ESA re-assessment then the first thing you should be aware of is that in addition to a new ESA50 form, the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated as of 28 January 2013, so you should make sure that you are using the latest guides.
It is difficult for us to re-assure the individual claimants as we can only talk in generalities, completing the ESA50 in detail and providing up to date evidence usually lead to a successful result, if you receive the B&W news letter you will see that we regularly have members reporting their successes, and although it may not seem so, the majority of claimants are properly assessed and awarded the correct level of ESA. The problems you experienced are the exception rather than the rule.
Go through the guides, make the form fit your issues not the other way around, if it will help there is an electronic version of the form
Using The PDF Version Of The ESA50 Questionnaire
speak to your GP to see if they will help, if not, you can request a copy of your medical records.
Requesting your medical records
Charging for medical records
If we can help more, please feel to ask more questions by replying to this post.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic IB change to ESA
kerry wrote: Hi , i am having to fill out the new ESA form but am soo worried about it
I have nerve damage in thoracic spine , knee problems ( my knee cap is slipping due to muscle wastage because of back ) OAB and other issues with my spine , not majour but dont help .
Is there any advice you can give me ?
I had a Atos medical 1 yr ago and the women was AWFUL never been treated so bad in my life and had to make complaint , not that they done anything!
Really appreciate some advice please
If this is an ESA re-assessment then the first thing you should be aware of is that in addition to a new ESA50 form, the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated as of 28 January 2013, so you should make sure that you are using the latest guides.
It is difficult for us to re-assure the individual claimants as we can only talk in generalities, completing the ESA50 in detail and providing up to date evidence usually lead to a successful result, if you receive the B&W news letter you will see that we regularly have members reporting their successes, and although it may not seem so, the majority of claimants are properly assessed and awarded the correct level of ESA. The problems you experienced are the exception rather than the rule.
Go through the guides, make the form fit your issues not the other way around, if it will help there is an electronic version of the form
Using The PDF Version Of The ESA50 Questionnaire
speak to your GP to see if they will help, if not, you can request a copy of your medical records.
Requesting your medical records
Charging for medical records
If we can help more, please feel to ask more questions by replying to this post.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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11 years 10 months ago #107249 by kerry
Replied by kerry on topic IB change to ESA
Thank you so much for your reply 
I have loads of different reports to send - approx 12
i am 28yrs old and lived this way for 6 years and only just managed to get a diagnosis 1 half yrs ago and i have had to fight soo hard to get that it has been exhausting mentally and physically , its great you have set this site up for people who suffer like me .
So thanks
Kerry
I have loads of different reports to send - approx 12
i am 28yrs old and lived this way for 6 years and only just managed to get a diagnosis 1 half yrs ago and i have had to fight soo hard to get that it has been exhausting mentally and physically , its great you have set this site up for people who suffer like me .
So thanks
Kerry
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #107624 by kerry
Replied by kerry on topic IB change to ESA
Hi , i sent off form today and added 17 different reports from hospital , doctor etc ..do you think this is an ok amoubt to send? i thought that i will just give them as much as i can and hope not to go medical
Kerry
Kerry
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #107628 by bro58
Hi K,
It's hard to say how much medical evidence is enough, it would differ from one claimant to another.
If you are content that you have provided all that you can, and have filled in your ESA50 to the best of your ability, there is no more you can do for now.
Hopefully, you will not need to have a face to face.
Please try and relax for now, (easier said than done) and please update us when you hear anything.
bro58
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kerry wrote: Hi , i sent off form today and added 17 different reports from hospital , doctor etc ..do you think this is an ok amoubt to send? i thought that i will just give them as much as i can and hope not to go medical
Kerry
Hi K,
It's hard to say how much medical evidence is enough, it would differ from one claimant to another.
If you are content that you have provided all that you can, and have filled in your ESA50 to the best of your ability, there is no more you can do for now.
Hopefully, you will not need to have a face to face.
Please try and relax for now, (easier said than done) and please update us when you hear anything.
bro58
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