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ICB/Dis premium and prison
is there anyone who can help us with this query?
My understanding of Commissioner’s decision(starred) 10/97 is that at that time Reg.4(i) (b) S | Agwuna | 05-Aug-04 01:56 PM
by nevip | 1 | 759 |
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Failure to turn up for PCA
A client, long history of mental health issues, drug abuse, alcohol problems, self harm. All stems from sexual abuse as a child from 2 to 14 years. | brg | 26-Jul-04 10:32 AM
by Andrew_Fisher | 3 | 816 |
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incapacity benefits
I have a client who is going to appeal next week
for an overpayment of ICB from the mid 1990s
my client was doing Councillor duties during this time | needtolearn | 23-Jul-04 10:31 AM
by 1964 | 1 | 635 |
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Faecal incontinence
I have a client who recently failed his PCA, he was awarded 4 points. The person tells me that despite telling the EMP on several occasions that he h | graham_bazley | 22-Jul-04 01:28 PM | 0 | 789 |
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New IB claim pending appeal on previous decision
Miss F failed a PCA in Dec 03. In May 04 (before appeal was heard) she submitted a new IB claim with evidence of a deterioration in her condition sinc | Peter Newton | 20-Jul-04 12:07 PM
by northwiltshire | 2 | 854 |
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disability premium and linking rules
client failed pca last november, he had been on incap for 3 years, appealed and whilst appealing got income support at reduced rate, appeal failed thi | julie | 19-Jul-04 10:28 PM
by julie | 4 | 762 |
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Students and IB/HB
I am the advisor at a treatment centre for Drug and Alcohol dependent people and run the Aftercare Group. My client is 23, will have been on IB since | an6eluk | 16-Jul-04 08:01 AM
by JudyScott | 3 | 719 |
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CIB/3667/2000
Has anyone got a link to the above decision?
I can't find it on the new style Commissioners' website.
Thanks very much. | Claire | 15-Jul-04 07:03 AM
by Claire | 2 | 489 |
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Permitted Work (Higher Limit)
I'm obviously very, very wrong here but can't work out how and why - please enlighten me?
Claimant does work which would be permitted work higher l | suewelsh | 12-Jul-04 07:54 AM
by Ian_Miller | 13 | 1344 |
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Incapacity Benefit Appeal: Physical or mental descriptor
Client has severe pain, which inhibits her from working. Failed PCA and is appealing. Client has developed mental health problems: depression, as a | brg | 06-Jul-04 11:19 AM
by Andrew_Fisher | 2 | 1156 |
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govt reviewing permitted work rules ??
from hansard yesterady -'Mr . Luff (Mid-Worcestershire) (Con): 'I am glad that the Government think that they are winning their war on | shawn | 06-Jul-04 09:01 AM | 0 | 581 |
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Hospital or similar institution
Does anyone know of a definition of hospital, or more specifically, similar institution, for the purposes of Reg 12 Incapacity For Work regs?
My cl | Ian_Miller | 05-Jul-04 02:35 PM
by Ian_Miller | 4 | 548 |
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IB and Computer Based PCA
Many thanks to all that responded to my question, I was aware of the
articles on Rightsnet, and very helpful they are, however my reason for posing | george_lochrie | 30-Jun-04 10:00 AM | 0 | 571 |
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IB and Computer Based PCA
Has any members challenged the use of Computerbased PCA and the Human Rights Act, given the article by Benefitsandwork of July 2003?
I have an ap | george_lochrie | 29-Jun-04 11:07 AM | 0 | 568 |
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Trying to get hold of decisions
Hi,
Due to the changes to the OSSCSC website, I've been unable to get hold of copies of the following decisions - which maybe useful to the case I | Kevin_H | 22-Jun-04 12:28 PM
by Kevin_H | 2 | 598 |
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What is work?
I have a potentially difficult situation and need help. I have a client who became ill many years ago. Prior to her illness she was working for a smal | AndyKitchen | 17-Jun-04 11:53 AM
by nevip | 8 | 1286 |
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IB linking periods
I have a client whose two periods of incapacity are broken by 8 weeks and 1 day - he is therefore out with (as the DWP say) the linking period.
His | Emmab | 15-Jun-04 12:24 PM
by Andrew_Fisher | 1 | 596 |
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Grants and loans for IB client
I have been told that my client is not eligible to apply for a budgetting loan (or crisis loan/community care grant)due to the fact he is on IB, rathe | ericcasa | 03-Jun-04 06:30 PM
by ruth | 1 | 672 |
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IB & MED4
G.P refused to give client a MED 4. What can she do? | 123456 | 03-Jun-04 01:29 PM
by Brian GIC | 8 | 1296 |
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IB Youth Rules- eligibility rules for claims made befor...
Help! Although giving benefit advice is part of my job, I have not much experience yet and usually work in conjunction with the local CAB advisor, bu | Amanda | 27-May-04 07:43 PM
by Amanda | 4 | 701 |
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Reg 27
Hello
I have just received written reasons for an appeal decision. I had argued that Reg 27 meant my client should be found fit for work as he had | Connolly | 26-May-04 01:22 PM
by Ian_Miller | 4 | 898 |
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IB85 - Personal Capability Asessment form
Does anyone know if its possible to download a blank IB85 for training purposes? I have searched the DWP site and used Google to no avail!
Alterna | Alan Markey | 26-May-04 10:36 AM | 0 | 665 |
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Better off calculator software programme?
Can anyone recommend a reliable and comprehensive calculator system which takes into account Tax Credit entitlements, reduction of Housing and Council | JudyScott | 20-May-04 08:54 AM
by JudyScott | 5 | 820 |
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ICB and discrimination against women aged 60-65
My client was the appellant in decision CIB/4497/2002 - reported in Journal of WB Law, not sure if written up elsewhere. She was in work past 60, and | simonennals | 14-May-04 02:55 PM | 0 | 521 |
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Computerized PCA reports
We've just noticed that these new computer generated PCA reports don't actually appear to be signed by the doctor. To my mind, this meands that any To | andyplatts | 14-May-04 02:14 PM
by mike shermer | 8 | 1254 |
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Reg 27 at appeal
I am representing someone who is alcohol dependant who has failed the PCA. I'm planning to try and argue for exemption under reg 27 at the tribunal. T | jimt | 13-May-04 11:12 AM
by chris orr | 5 | 1389 |
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Incap, Work and the Revenue
In relation to the old rules on exempt work and particularly being classed as a volunteer what is the impact of the Inland Revenue having decided that | Damian Walsh | 11-May-04 02:27 PM | 0 | 522 |
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Incapcity worsening condition
looking for decision CIB 2198/1997 if any has then please do let me know ASAP
many thanks | roecab | 10-May-04 03:15 PM | 0 | 536 |
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Relinquishing Incapacity in Youth Claim
I would like some help in this : 16 year old claimant still in special school and likely to stay there until 19th birthday. Mother in receipt of I | gerdarhondda | 10-May-04 09:25 AM | 0 | 517 |
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Gap between periods of permitted work higher limit
Thought I understood this one but starting to doubt myself after 'discussions' ;-) with local DWP...
I know there is provision for someone to do an | Judy | 28-Apr-04 09:41 AM | 0 | 580 |
Incapacity related benefits
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