CAB - sam's appeal

[bluecarliepup]

I applyed for DLA in april this year and was flatly turned down, I was going to leave it at that but as people who know me on the site gave me excellent advice about how I was making myself sick with the work i was doin g I decided to appeal.

Rather than try to do it all myself i went to my local CAB to get help from them, they have looked at the evidence and also letters of support i had collected along the way from my GP, MP and also OT and maybe rhumie I will add again tomorrow if he gets a look in.

Away I went today with my box filled with my evidence with a sicky feeling in my tummy that this was all going to go wrong. I went in and saw a man called ramsey i said he could call me Sam if he was going to help me.

Well the long and the short of it is he is sure i will win my appeal but just to make sure he may on the day ask for an agernmaent to get an independant doctor to come out and see me, but as I had a Rhumie appointment today and he was overwhelmed by how much my illness had decreased in such a short space of time then he might be more simpathetic shall we say.

I will let you know how everything goes

good luck to all going through this god awful process it is humiliating and degrading i feel like im in the street begging for money to feed my children.


Sam
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[bugsy]

Hiya Sam :wave:

I am so pleased that you are not dealing with all this on your own - its not a nice thing to go thru and i am glad that you decided to go for an appeal instead of just letting it go.

I am wishing all the luck :luck: in the world that you win this appeal - you deserve it in my opinion. It sounds like you have enough evidence to back up what you are saying - i have faith in you girl, you go and show them what you are made of.

Thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed for you

Love, hugs :hugbetter: and best wishes XxX jo XxX

[birdie]

good luck with your application I hope that they do award you DLA, we shouldn't have to fight to get it, but it certainly makes things a little easier when we do. :luck:

[bluecarliepup]

quick up date i now have a letter of support of my ot and i phoned my Rhumies secratery (sorry for spelling) and asked if i could have a letter of support she said she thinks the rhumie will do it. She asked why i had to apeal when it was so obvious that i needed help, laughed and said cause your boss got me mixed me up with someone who was well on the DSS form. She said she would do what she could im going to phone her with the fax number so that she can just send the information to them and i will get a copy later. It all kicks off on the 16th wish me luck.



Sam
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[sunladyb]

:wave: Sam,

Good luck honey :luck: I know you won't have a problem this time I can feel it in my water :hehe: :thumbs:
Keeps us all informed and don't ever forget I am always at the other end of the phone or mobile babes.
Hugs my wonderful friend.
Love as always
Dawn :love: :jump:

[bluecarliepup]

:wacko: Hello folks yet another up date

I got turned down for DLA i got low rate care componant but nothing for mobility.

I have REAPPLYED not APPEALED the decision to do this is not as complicated as it looks.

Although at my appeal i have to use crutches and a neck brace and couls barley move. The appeal is taken from the date that you put in the claim that was in April, in April I was on and off work and also walking unaided although i was exsisting rather than living the fact that i had deterated so much could not be taken into consideration. All the letters i got were about my condiction here and now rather than what i was like in April.

If I appeal i go back to April and it never changesi will never get a mobility award on what i was lke in April.

So i have reapplyed for now i have the letters and support from my appeal that i can use for the re-application and so the process starts again.

so if your applying please keep this in mind. Your appeal may not be for 5-6months later. I wish everyone luck who is trying to get through the process dont give in you are intitled to benefits they just dont want to give them out???????

the story continues........


sam
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[Clare.T]

I think this will be very useful advice Sam and hope all goes well.

All government agencies do their best to stop people getting the benefits to which they are legally entitled and often the information is very hard to come by.

You're doing a great job - more power to your elbow



Clare

[bugsy]

:wave: :wave: :wave: Hiya Sam

i really think you are doing the right thing :thumbs: i hope this time you won't have to go thru all this c*#p of appeals etc.

Heres wishing you all the luck :luck: but you don't need it girl - you can do it :P

Take care - love and hugs XxX jo XxX

[bluecarliepup]

:lol: Thanks for the support girls !!!!

I think if I do have to leave my job i would be a benifits adviser i have filled out 100's of these forms for others in my job and now myself. and they never let you away with a thing. If anything I write helps someone else going through the procedure then good, if anyone has any ideas if i'm going about this the wrong way please let me know asap as i really need to get it right this time. Food on the table roof over our head that sort of thing.

I will keep you all posted you know me I have to get everyone involved !!!! Bunch of wise old birds on this site you know opps in trouble again

take care

Sam
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[LupieShell]

:wacko:Hi I am new to this site and have just been turned down for DLA :angry: too but with the help of my CAB I have just posted the appeal and will send in letter of support from my GP and Therapist this week. :flowers:
Reading all the replies on here has really helped and i will not give up especially as they turned me down with only a lettr from someone who works for my consultant not even the man himself whoe altho i have been with him for 4 years i have seen only once and wasnt as bad then as iam now.
Very best of luck :luck: with your reapplying Sam and good luck :luck: to all those in the same situation
Its **** but we mustnt let them win
Luv n hugs to all fellow lupies
Shellie :wave:

[bluecarliepup]

:o yet another update

I got a letter through today saying they are looking at my case again and this will take 11 weeks. I am going to phone them on Monday and tell them that i want it put through as a new claim nothing to do with my claim in May. I have put in a letter stating this but I think they have there brains removed through there belly buttons when they take on these jobs :rolleyes: In all fairness its not the people on the phones fault but the laws they are led by !!!

I have put in a letter from every doctor i see supporting my claim and also things like ot and will soon be able to add letters from the physio the incontinance nurse and also the psycology department. What else do they need???? I would say blood but mine isn't any use to them :lol:

I will keep you up to date because im sure most of the Brits on this site have been through this at some point or worse are about to go into it.

Can I just say that they will not turn you down right away they will keep you waiting the 11 weeks, even if they see on the first page that you can't get it such as length of time you have been dxd. Now how stupid is that?

Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

Dear ((Sam))

Did you know you are entitled to put in a new claim form the minute you are turned down? Honest! They do not like it - but, it is something so many people who represent others at Tribunals do.

Citizens Advice is good - but, Welfare Rights in your local council will also do this every day for free. They can check for other benefits as well.

If they are looking at the case again - to me, this is a good sign. They do not always, take 11 weeks and could be thinking about sending a doctor to visit.

Please, hang on in there, and send that form in if you want to! I am sorry you are having such a hard time.

Please let us no how you get on :love: foreverfriends1

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif for all your responses, the situation thus far is my situation is being looked at agin as i said and today i recieved a letter saying a doctor is coming to pay me a visit. I'm pleased about this as a doctor will be able to see me in my own enviroment plodding about with my zimmer and he can see first hand all the gagets the occupational health left for me. Apparently he is also going to want to see the medication I take. I am having the coffee table reinforsed as putting that amount of medication on one glass table is asking for an accident to happen. The appointment is on 2nd November so i will let you know how it goes. I dont know how much longer it will take after that to get a decision Im hoping it's before Christmas so I can settle and know where I stand.


Thanks again, I will keep you up dated.

Sam
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[bugsy]

<span style="color:#CC33CC"> style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif Hiya Sam

From what my memory is telling me (i think its right) once the doctor as been out to visit you at home things get moving quite quickly - Don't worry about the doc coming to your house (i was so nervous) but it wasn't that bad after all.

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[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Hello Jo,

Thanks for the information, I was getting myself into a funny old state. I get nervous around new people at the best of times. If you can manage then I will take strenth from that.

Could you please discribe how they examine you? And if you can remember what sorts of questions they asked??

Thanks again

Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

Dear ((SaM))

Each doctor seems to have a different way of working. They usually check your sight - ask you to walk for them (if you can) and most of the questions you will be asked, are reasonable. Please have ALL of your medication at hand. I also had to use a Zimmer for a time after my leg had snapped for the 2nd time. Guess what? I fell over it - my wrists were weak and broke it again! They tested my memory by asking certain questions.

Please, try not to worry because I have a strong feeling once a doctor visits and sees how you have had adaptions done - you will then, get the benefit you need.

Some of the questions are about cooking - if you do cook- can you lift or cope with heavy pans? Questions similar to that. In some cases benefit can be paid for help - even if you do not have a person helping you with some things. On a bad day he might ask Can you wash, get to the bathroom. He will ask questions about your home and where is the bathroom. Can you dress or undress easily. Also an important one is do you remember to turn cooker off or if you have a gas fire - do you remember to turn this off. These are just a few questions. There are some he will possibly nOT need to ask. The examination is nothing at all but it would be good if you have somebody with you. He will ask about medications - have you had any falls or accidents.

YOU will hear pretty soon once the doctor has visited. They only have so many days to send the claim form back and I heard within a week - others have heard in 14 days. Wishing you the very best of luck. This is not written in any order as I am having a bad day today & am unable to write what I want to say. WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif donna42

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Donna,

Your post was great full of fantastic information. I too have a zimmer and my crutches as well. I will get my coffee table reinforsed to hold all my meds lol. My husband is taking the day off work but my Mum is normally with me so she wants to come round to say what she does.



style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Everyone who has answered this post it has helped me through the ordeal that is the british DSS system. I would have given up long ago and probably lost my house because I wouldn't have been able to afford the morgage and believe me im not being a drama queen about it (i cant spell exsagruate lol).



You guys are so on the ball when it comes to helping me i cant thank you enough and if i could id send you all style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif

Ok im over doing it with the new smilies. I will keep you informed guys and let you know how it all goes. I really have issues with meeting new people so will be in a blind state of panic when the Doctor comes.

Love and best wishes to you all

Sam
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[bugsy]

<span style="color:#CC33CC">Hiya Sam

Tried to think back to when i had mine - this was before i was dx'd with lupus so it was based on the disability i have with my legs. He asked me to walk alittle across the living room, i think he asked if i could bend over and pick something up off the floor, he took a look at my legs (bonny site style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/afraid.gif ) then he asked me questions about my every day living and he kept reffering back to the question aire i had filled in previously as he had that with him.

Only advise i have for you is if you are having a better day than normal when the doc visits - explain that to him so when he asks you to do something do it but if you can't do it on other days explain that to him - you need to stress to him about your worst days not your good day.

Good luck and keep us informed with how it goes style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clover.gif XxX jo XxX
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[caper]

Hello Sam,
I was turned down some years ago and am thinking of applying again, your thread is very helpful for me,thank you. I would suggest that if possible, you have someone with you if a doctor comes to your home to examine you, it may help your confidence and you may feel more secure. The very best of luck with your claim style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
caper

[foreverfriends1]

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Hello Sam,
I was turned down some years ago and am thinking of applying again, your thread is very helpful for me,thank you. I would suggest that if possible, you have someone with you if a doctor comes to your home to examine you, it may help your confidence and you may feel more secure. The very best of luck with your claim style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
caper
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Dear ((SAM))

I am not sure how this message board works....so please bear with me. My leg has snapped 3 times and the last time my specialist was not happy. He said, if you cant use the crutches (my wrists were so weak & I was having injections, in them) USE, the Zimmer as we cant be patching up the bones, every time you fall style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif I was on my way OUT of the hospital with the Zimmer Frame - fell over it and broke the leg again! Back then, I was paid because of how sick I was, & NOT because of Lupus. I thought, I was a Hyphochondriac, until recently bloods would show liver enzymes elevated, and also antinuclear is still positive. I have also lost 10 yrs of my life and hope to be able to see a Rheumy soon. I am thinking of you - for I can feel the pain, of being passed around and trying to manage without the Benefits, that will not take your pain away - But, they will make your life easier. I wish you all of the very best style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif foreverfriends1 - donna p.s. It might be a good idea to have somebody with you when the doctor calls as mentioned in the post above ((HUGS)) donna

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif Just to let you know that Bryan (my husband) and my Mum are going to be with me, Bryan is normally at work through the day and my mum comes over to babysit on my bad days so they will be able to have there say at the same time. I have a zimmer for in the house and my crutches for outside. Now i have had a chance to think about it im glad the doctor is coming to the house as he will be able to see for himself the adjustment that have had to be done to my wee flat to make it possible for me to keep as much independance and dignaty as possible.

I have raised bed, toilet seat and settee as well as hand rails in the bathroom and in the toilet I also have an adapted seat in the shower so he can see all this for himself although i have sent letters from my GP MP physio occupational theropist and occupational health. I'm hoping this is my last hurdel for now anyway, i am lead to believe that I will recieve a decision reasonably quickly after the visit.

I will of course keep you all updated on everything that goes on.


Thanks for your support and help.

Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

dear SAM,

I have a good feeling for you and you will possibly hear v. soon once the doctor has been. They are nOT really allowed to tell you but they do report more or less straight back. In case I am not on here then (have started to feel quite ill) I just want to send you more (((BIG HUGS))) and to let you know i have been thinking of you. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif Bye for now donna style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

[debralee]

(((((((Sam))))))))))

I don't know mush about the UK benefits....so I can't give ouy any advise. I just wanted to let ouy know that I will be keeping ouy in my prayers and wish ouy the sbet of luck. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clover.gif

Please let us know how it goes. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif

God Bless,
Deb
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[sheila t]

IF THIS IS FOR DLA????

IF SO THEY TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THAT YOU HAVE ALL THIS STUFF TO HELP, SO IF YOU DON'T NEED ANYONE TO HELP YOU USE THE EQUIPMENT AND CAN USE IT ON YOUR OWN THEY THEN SAY YOU DON'T NEED EXTRA HELP WHICH DLA IS FOR. I ONLY KNOW THIS AS I HAD TO FIGHT FOR TWO YEARS TO GET MINE...JUST A THOUGHT, DON'T WANT TO WORRY YOU, BUT THEY LOOK AT WHAT HELP YOU NEED FROM SOMEONE ELSE, NOT WHAT THINGS YOU HAVE AT HOME TO HELP YOU GET AROUND...THIS ALSO GOES FOR WALKING CRUTCHES ETC, YOU HAVE TO EXPLAIN THAT WITHOUT THEM OR EVEN USING THEM IT IS STILL PAINFUL TO WALK...

I HAVE ALL THE SAME THINGS AS YOU, BUT AS I DON'T NEED SOME ONE TO HELP ME USE THEM. I ONLY GOT LOW CARE. DESPITE HAVING SEVERE OSTEOPROSIS WITH 8 FACTURES...SINCE LAST YEAR. MAD ISN'T IT
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
SHEILA XXX

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Shiela,

Thats good advice thank you I hadn't thought of that either. I need a lot of help with personal care and also I cant go out alone as im about as safe as condemed houses on any walking aids,

This thread is about my attempt to get DLA and I will keep adding to it as I find out more> I was very touched that someone said I was helping them, I hadn't thought of that either, ok so I dont spend much of my time thinking.

Today is Sunday in Sunny (lol) Scotland the Doctor comes on Tuesday this week between 11am and 1pm I will post as soon as he has left and let you know how it went.

This is going to sound terrible but here goes I have got a bad cold/fluy feeling and i'm sure i've got a chest infection so style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif just in time for Doctor to see me. I'm going to sit in the doctors waiting room tomorrow and get the kids to bring round all there germ ridden little friends ive been off my feet all morning when I get a cold my legs turn to jelly.

What I dont understand is why do we have to fight the system so hard isnt life hard enough ?????

My heart goes out to anyone going through this but fingers crossed for Tuesday !!

Samantha (its sunday so proper name needed)
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[flutterbye]

Wishing you all the very best for tomorrow, I will be thinking of you. (((Sam))

[sheila t]

SAM..HOW DID IT GO WITH THE DOCTOR???
SHEILA XXX

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/aww.gif Sorry I have not been on to let you all know how things went but in true Lupus style i got sick.

The first thing that went wrong was the doctor didnt turn up !! We were told to expect him between 11am - 1pm at 2.30pm I was in a state and my husband phoned, I discovered the date the doctor wrote on the letter was infact wrong. He can the next day instead.

Next day.....

Everything all of you said would happen did, he took a medical history and a current medication list , I had printed one out on the pc for him but also had all my medication out ready for him to check. He checked my hands, legs, feet the works, I was truthful and only answered what he asked, he looked around the house to see the things that had been put in place to help me but also underlined that i needed help to use these (thank you shiela).

Then came the walking test, I clambered on to my zimmer frame as I stood up my right leg went into a riged spasm ans i couldnt walk with out dragging my leg. I explained that it was a spasm and this was why I couldn't go out alone as it happened with out any notice and I because of this I became stranded.

I have no idea how it went to be honest he read everything back to me and i signed it and so did my husband, now we play the waiting game. Aparently I will know within about a month and as soon as I know so will you.

Half an hour after the doctor left I had to go to a bladder clinic for the first time which was as equally as humiliating so all in all it was a rough day, and it took its tole and I ended up very poorly but im working my way back up now. I told the DLA doctor about the specialist I had to see so he had all that to write down as well, poor guy must have wondered what had hit him.

as I said as soon as I know I will tell you all but if im not around much its just me getting well and licking my wounds. It has been a terrible month or so and I have to get some strength back so its early beds and late mornings, physio and meds bang on time for the next week or so.


Thank you lots of love

Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bluecarliepup @ Nov 6 2005, 03:38 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/aww.gif Sorry I have not been on to let you all know how things went but in true Lupus style i got sick.

The first thing that went wrong was the doctor didnt turn up !! We were told to expect him between 11am - 1pm at 2.30pm I was in a state and my husband phoned, I discovered the date the doctor wrote on the letter was infact wrong. He can the next day instead.

Next day.....

Everything all of you said would happen did, he took a medical history and a current medication list , I had printed one out on the pc for him but also had all my medication out ready for him to check. He checked my hands, legs, feet the works, I was truthful and only answered what he asked, he looked around the house to see the things that had been put in place to help me but also underlined that i needed help to use these (thank you shiela).

Then came the walking test, I clambered on to my zimmer frame as I stood up my right leg went into a riged spasm ans i couldnt walk with out dragging my leg. I explained that it was a spasm and this was why I couldn't go out alone as it happened with out any notice and I because of this I became stranded.

I have no idea how it went to be honest he read everything back to me and i signed it and so did my husband, now we play the waiting game. Aparently I will know within about a month and as soon as I know so will you.

Half an hour after the doctor left I had to go to a bladder clinic for the first time which was as equally as humiliating so all in all it was a rough day, and it took its tole and I ended up very poorly but im working my way back up now. I told the DLA doctor about the specialist I had to see so he had all that to write down as well, poor guy must have wondered what had hit him.

as I said as soon as I know I will tell you all but if im not around much its just me getting well and licking my wounds. It has been a terrible month or so and I have to get some strength back so its early beds and late mornings, physio and meds bang on time for the next week or so.


Thank you lots of love

Sam
xxxxxDear (( SaM ))

Try NOT to worry. I know - "Its easier said than done". I am sure everything will be OK - so many of us were praying for you - ((HUGS)) "Gentle Ones" Foreverfriends1- donna p.s. My visiting doctor from the DLA came one whole month early, and wondered why, I was NOT able to be of much use to him. He then apologised & said he would come back the next day blaming his secretary & me. There are certain doctors who take on this work now. When i phoned the GPs office - they had no idea, he was doing this work. I dont usually complain - but this time a complaint was upheld. DLA was paid.
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[bluecarliepup]

Donna,

well done you for sticking to your guns, I dont think we complain nearly enough, Im glad you got what you rightly deserve DLA of course. I have no idea how things are going to go but knowing I have so meny people thinking about me is a great help. Ive found it all very overwelming Im totally drained sleeping all the time bones aching flu symptoms the works even my face is on the rise again. I just hope all the pressure ive been under hasnt sent me into a flare.

Well done again for having the guts to complain.

I will add more as soon as Im more like my oldself, thaks everyone who has helped me throught this

Always indebted to you all

Sam
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[sunladyb]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hugbetter.gif Sammy,

You have been through the mill this last week hun and I know how much you have been dreading the visit as well by the DLA doc. At least that is over and done with now and he saw how much difficulty you were having at home which is good.
You know where I am if you need me hun just pick up the phone if I was closer I would be round like shot.
Take care of yourself and try to get yourself back on level ground.
Lots of love as always
Dawn style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Dawn

Your a good friend ! I am calling the DLA people today to tell them about the incontinance clinic and that ive been prescribed pads for both day time and night time. I feel helpless now, I cant do any more than I have done already, but im not giving up if i get a knock back am i heck. I am going to fight these people till I get what im intitled too even if that means me going to appeal after appeal. It is sapping every inch of strength I have left but as long as I have breath in my body these people are going to have me hounding them. Just a pity it is at a time when the goverment are "cracking dow" on bogus claims, mine isn't bogus but it will mean that the system is even harder to crack for the people who really do need it. It's always the same, by cracking down the only people who are punished are those in need because those who dont need have been fighting the system for years and know it inside out and can work it to help them. Us poor ******s who worked for a living and have never had any dealing with DLA or benefits in general dont know where to start.

Thanks all of you again your posts are a strength to me, I feel like im on a wee crusade for all of us !!!! And thats why i will keep fighting because it affects all of us. Together we are stronger than any Army we are so used to having that let down feeling from our doctors family and friend at some point trying to find out just whats wrong with us. The benefits system are going to get one heck of a boot up the backside because im a wee pit bull at times Ive got the bit between my teeth now I will go to Tony Blaire if I have to (wont do any good in scotland but you know what I mean).

Take care all and I will keep you informed as much as i possibly can.

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Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

Dear (( SaM ))

YOU are entitled to DLA and once it is approved it could even be given for life. I am so sorry you are having these problems. Am not too well - but am thinking of you and if you want to ask any questions PM me as I remember too well - how sick I got - fighting for benefits I am entitled tool

((HUGS)) foreverfriends1 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif donna

[bluecarliepup]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif Every one

I feel like I have an army of well wishers on my side so feel that bit stronger. I telephoned the DLA people on Friday as I had to let them know about seeing the continance nurse and the little man on the phone said all the information has been given over to the decision makers???? Apparently I will hear within about 2 weeks, my heart is in my mouth every morning when the post drops on the floor. I just want to know one way or the other now.

I dont think i will get it for life as im 31 and that normally happens when people are nearer retirment age. Well thats how it worked for my mum anyway. I only have 8 weeks left of sick pay so I could really do with knowing if i need to go to appeal or not. I am going to fight it all the way if i dont get it thats for sure.

Thank you all for your kind words and as ive said as soon as i know so will everyone else i'll be framing the piece of paper. Or ripping it up into a thousand pieces.

take care everyone

Sam
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[bluecarliepup]

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A letter fell on the door step this morning, my heart was in my mouth as i knew it was my DLA result.

I got low rate care componant and high rate mobility componant. It is not the best result we could have asked for but we are not going to appeal it. I am getting it for 3 years which is a massive relief to us. It will never come anywhere close to my wages when I worked but it isnt ment to. It means I can think to the future maybe even apply for a grant to go to uni??? when I feel I am able to.

I cannot begin to thank you guys for all the support I have recieved over the last few months. If you are awaiting your decision I hope you get the result you want and deserve. If you are thinking of applying dont leave it too long you maybe missing out on money that you are intitled to.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif What a support team thank you all so much

Love
Sam
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[foreverfriends1]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif I am soooooooo Happy. Getting High Rate Mobility will really help as you do not pay Tax for a car now and you will have no problems with car parking etc. If you are NOT mobile you are entitled to apply to Motability for a grant to buy your own car or to lease a brand new one for you.

This is a good result and I would NOT appeal it as High Mobility, is rarely given out. I can only go off those who I KNOW, have fought and fought and fought. In a few months or a year - if you are not feeling better - once you are on the system, you will be able to report any extra changes, in your condition whether they get worse or get better. At least you are now receiving some help. I wish You, all of the very best.


(((((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))) I am So HAPPY FOR YOU style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif donna - foreverfriends1

[bluecarliepup]

Thank you so much Donna xxxxx

[starangel]

Hi Sam , style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

Just had to say congratulations to you style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hugbetter.gif It is no more than you deserve after all you have been through lately.

It took long enough but at least it is a good result for you, could have been better but hey its good enough for now anyway style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I truly hope it will help a bit for you both hopefully it will ease some of the money worries. I know its not as much as you were earning but what with this and your incapacity (once you get it) it will help a little.

Anyway just wanted to say i am so pleased for you to get something you deserve at last.

Best wishes
angie

[sunladyb]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif Sam,

I an soooooooooooo pleased for you, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

As Angie said I know what a huge relief it is for you and the family. It must be one huge relief and a weight of those shoulders of yours.
All I can say is about time too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Love to you and the family style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif
Always your friend
Dawn and the family
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[bluecarliepup]

Hi Angie and Dawn

Thank you ladies for your kind words, i found out as well that my husband wont have to tax his car eith so thats another wee save. Although he said he'd like a new car like Mr+Mrs Bugsy (bugsy for this site) hehe.

Can I just say agin to everyone who posted with support, hugs, advice and those who shared there experiences I honestly can not thank you enough and that comes from my Husband as well it was a mind field to us and you all helped us through.

Anyone thinking of applying please please dont wait I got turned down first time but I reapplyed as soon as I came out from the appeal. I understood why I was turned down first time - well i was turned down for mobility i got low rate care to start with.

It is a hard fight and I know I wouldnt have kept going if it wasn't for these posts. I just hope that by documenting the process and hurdles as I met them may have helped someone else that would make it really worth it all.

Take care
Sam
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[birdie]

congratulations on getting what you so rightly deserve. It is a hard struggle and so many people just give up, please don't ever give up you are only trying to get what you deserve. Well done style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif