Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit review

Hi everyone,

I’m disabled with Cauda Equina Syndrome (an injury at the bottom of the spinal cord that impacts mobility, continence and other things). This happened following a slip on a work site visit back in 2012.

I’ve been claiming IIDB since about 2014, and had 3 quick reviews back then followed by one that set my benefit at 30% disablement, for a lengthy period that is due to end autumn 2026.

I received a letter on Monday asking me to go to an in person assessment on Feb 6th. I have since called and explained a) that is too short notice to gather any evidence and b) I would prefer a home visit as recovering from surgery.
They agreed and now my visit at home is 12th Feb and this will, I’ve been assured, an actual doctor.

I would really appreciate any advice on what to expect for the examination. It has been so long since my last one, I can’t remember a thing. I am more disabled than I was back then, but in all honesty didn’t update them as I just did not want to rock the boat (as I also claim ESA and PIP -which is also due for renewal this November).

I am a member but couldn’t see any IIDB guides.

Many thanks in advance!

just take what you have. its good you are being re assessed and as you say things are worse, then hopefully the % will increase. Many of us were given a % years ago and it was explained it could not be increased over the years as it could be age damage which in fact could reduce your %. I think you are one of the lucky ones. Just go in explaining it all properly detailing how much worse things now are and how you cope or not cope !!!! Good luck

Thank you so much, Sally-Jane! I really wasn’t aware that reviews aren’t commonplace. That might be promising then (and it definitely is worse since the last review).

Always worrying as ever about the impact on PIP and ESA (if any), but keeping fingers crossed for a good doctor who is going to do a thorough review!

All my best.