Thu 22-Nov-07 01:50 PM by iut044

Hi,

I am currently helping a client with a DLA reconsideration. I have written to her physio who has sent me a letter saying she does not have any care needs and the only mobility problems are with uneven ground. Do I have a duty to supply this evidence to the DWP?

Thanks

In short, No.

Like nevip says, no.

However, if the revision request is unsuccesful and the matter proceeds to appeal and tribunal, I would exercise caution....I have frequently represented in situations where a tribunal has adjourned in order to obtain further medical evidence and, once the report/evidence commissioned by the Tribunal Service then arrives, it contains a copy of a report that I had already instructed. And very obviously so, at that. I would hate to have to appear at any rescheduled hearing in circumstances where that report had not been made available to the first hearing.....