IB to ESA

Plonker wrote: Update

Just had my ESA 50A returned to me with Form ESA 50 asking me to complete it. What are they playing at?

I am afraid that the most likely explanation is that they do not feel that they can make an SG recommendation based on the information you supplied in and with the ESA50A and they are now asking a broader set of questions to determine what to award. This does not mean that you cannot qualify for the SG but I think it does indicate that are now also considering the WRAG as a possible alternative.

Gordon

Plonker wrote: That's not good news. I had quoted the HCP who visited me for DLA a couple of months ago, who stated my walking would be limited to 30 metres ? It would appear they disregarded this.

Don't forget that ESA tests mobility not walking, so you need to show that you cannot propel a manual wheelchair as well as having restrictions with the distance you can walk.

Gordon

Plonker wrote: Just looking at the ESA 50. I suffer from Depression as well as physical problems, there do not seem many questions that refer to depression. Will I fill in as much detail re physical probs and add a separate sheet with depression/anxiety?

P

Question 1-10 on the form deal with physical problems and 11-17 are for Mental Health issues, whilst it is not impossible, you are unlikely to score points for MH issues in Q's 1-10 and for physical issues in Q's 11-17.

Gordon