spinal osteoarthritis

has anyone out there with spinal osteoarthritis, disc disease including bulging discs and spinal stenosis actually been awarded any points! I live with constant chronic pain and physical limitations but have been told I am fit to work though who would employ me is another matter the

littlejo wrote:

has anyone out there with spinal osteoarthritis, disc disease including bulging discs and spinal stenosis actually been awarded any points! I live with constant chronic pain and physical limitations but have been told I am fit to work though who would employ me is another matter the

Which benefit is your query related to please? I would assume it is Incapacity Benefit or Employment & Support Allowance as you mention points scored but it would be helpful to know which benefit it actually is.

Many thanks

Pete

Hi
I have osteo.and spinal stenosis and am on IB.and have been for the last 4 years.The first time I filled in an IB50 and attended a medical and scored 38 points.After joining this sight I sent extra sheets of info.with the IB50 and have not attended a medical since.With the help of my doctor and this brilliant sight I also receive DLA HRM and LRC.I,like yourself am in a lot of pain amd without my wife would not be able to cope.
You must give as much info as you can when applying.
Good luck
Kenny

its esa I TOOK MRI scans doctors letters and medical history with me to the asessment but going through the tribunal papers none of these are noted Ialso sent them dwkp My consultant wrote out a report for me to send and I was told my claim had already gone to tribunals The next day I had a copy of the medical report saying no change in decision it was not relevant to the time the decision was made!