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11 years 9 months ago - 11 years 9 months ago #109924 by croxley_222
I am 60 years old am receiving incapacity benefit and income support for last 14 years.. I need to assessed for Employment and support allowance and have received the form to fill. I have Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). I had an ICD device fitted in 2000 and also had a minor stroke in 2008. Looking at the questions on form I probably will fail all of them but when I am walking I get breathlessness and also having a pain in left arm and palpitations.

Any help here to fill the form will be greatly appreciated. There is also a number to call for help CLS Direct helpline on 0845 345 4 345, will I call this number now or fill the form send it and call them after they have made a decision.
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11 years 9 months ago #109932 by Gordon

croxley_222 wrote: I am 60 years old am receiving incapacity benefit and income support for last 14 years.. I need to assessed for Employment and support allowance and have received the form to fill. I have Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). I had an ICD device fitted in 2000 and also had a minor stroke in 2008. Looking at the questions on form I probably will fail all of them but when I am walking I get breathlessness and also having a pain in left arm and palpitations.

Any help here to fill the form will be greatly appreciated. There is also a number to call for help CLS Direct helpline on 0845 345 4 345, will I call this number now or fill the form send it and call them after they have made a decision.


Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

Please have a look at our ESA Claim guides

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa

These explain how can you can transpose the limitations that result from your conditions onto each of the questions and more importantly the actual ESA Descriptors that you will be assessed against.

We are happy to try an answer any questions you might have, please reply to this post is you can.

CLS stands for Community Legal Advice, we always recommend that claimants get advice where they are able, they may be able to help you complete your ESA50. The following may also help you to find assistance.

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11 years 9 months ago #109951 by croxley_222
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Thank you for your reply, I will call Community Legal Advice and what information they can give.

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