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Psychosis and DLA
I have been approached by client who has an 18yo son diagnosed with psychosis. Has anyone any pointers as to what we could put in clain form should we
robby02-Feb-05 02:55 PM
by stainsby
2484
Vaccine Damage Payments
Hi all, I'm looking for some help with a Vaccine Damage Payment appeal, something I've never had much experience of before. Similar to Ind. Inj. Be
Big Lee02-Feb-05 10:22 AM
by ruth
4345
Official Error
Evenin' all, I have a client who was buried alive in a mineshaft (ex-miner) and as such suffers flash-backs and severe depression. To com
kharris6701-Feb-05 04:21 PM
by kharris67
2573
Benefit Enquiry Line
I haven't been able to get through to the BEL for about a week now ... constantly getting the "all our lines are busy, call back later" message. A
suewelsh01-Feb-05 02:01 PM0320
Leave to appeal to commissioner
Hi, I have been given leave to appeal a devision to the commissioner. I'm looking for these decisions but I can't find them - CDLA/5465/2002 and CDLA
Kevin01-Feb-05 10:22 AM
by ken
1291
WANTED CDLA/15467/1996 (et al)
Does anyone have a copy of this decision which I understand says “The adjudicating authorities must consider all the evidence, medical and non-medi
paul_moorhouse31-Jan-05 02:59 PM
by ken
2368
Attendance Allowance
Got full statement from AA appeal which states: "Help with stairs will occupy between 60 and 120 minutes per day in all. The difficulties which Mr
bensup31-Jan-05 11:11 AM
by bensup
2478
ADHD AND DLA
For those who want to know more about ADHD and how affects children and (indirectly) their families - see BBC 2 - Thursday evening at 9pm - progr
mike shermer31-Jan-05 10:47 AM0392
DLA renewals
At a DWP forum last year it was indicated that a Decision Maker MUST accept a renewal form which reads "no change", rather than all sections being com
gaynaphelps31-Jan-05 09:47 AM
by ghcharter
5827
SDA overpayment
Client been reciving SDA since 1991. In 2002 was asked for book to be returned and amount was then reduced by removing adult dependancy amount. No rea
Bill28-Jan-05 02:00 PM0317
DLA Mobility and falls
I am really showing my ignorance now, but here goes! My client is a 3 year old child with a severe learning disability and poor co-ordination. He c
Shona25-Jan-05 02:34 PM
by Andrew_Fisher
4767
Motivation/encouragement
Not sure whether this is of general use being too close to it myself but CDLA/2907/2004 looks at motivation/encourage ment right back from Mallinson wi
Andrew_Fisher22-Jan-05 12:39 AM
by jj
2581
Online version of an EMP report
Not sure who the author was so no acknowledgements but thought this may be useful. The online EMP report is not quite in the ususal format but all
erika21-Jan-05 03:13 PM
by mike shermer
2663
Standard answers glued to EMP report
On of my clients has an EMP report which includes pasted in bits. On the report it just looks like sections of typing amongst writing which peculiarly
Damian Walsh20-Jan-05 12:00 PM
by northwiltshire
3730
Industrial Injuries - challenging % disablement assessm...
I have a client who injured his knee in an accident at work. The decision on his Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit claim is:- - the accident ca
liz19-Jan-05 06:30 PM
by ruth
81099
DLA fresh claims
How soon after DLA entitlement has been stopped (subject of appeal) can a client make a fresh/new claim for DLA on the basis of deterioration of condi
Rachel Ellison18-Jan-05 10:37 AM
by Derekbell
1531
challenging a decision made ages ago!
clients are a married couple who are both severely disabled. Mr H gets HRMC & HRCC. Mrs H gets SDA, HRMC & MRCC. They get some IS as well. Mr H used
carol obeirne17-Jan-05 03:08 PM
by 1964
1487
juvenile arthritis, DLA care
Can anyone suggest any CD's please? Child is 9 and has arthritis with eye complications, has also developed needle phobia as treatment is given by in
ib14-Jan-05 12:25 PM0285
taking child to DLA appeal
We are representing at a DLA appeal for a 13 year old with dyspraxia and cerebellar developmental delay. Her mother wants our advice about whether to
gpcab13-Jan-05 03:25 PM
by gpcab
3507
Backdated DLA - Client deceased
Client is the husband of the deceased who is, in effect, trying to change the law. I have been given the task of support via my Head of Service. He ha
cw13-Jan-05 01:55 PM0394
Asylum Seekers-Incapacity Benefit
Can someone who has been given leave to remain in this country claim Incapacity Benefit. I would have thought that there were two main bars to this:
Toryglen13-Jan-05 10:43 AM
by gpcab
1401
CSDLA 40/94
I know it's been asked for previously on Rightsnet, but does anyone have a copy CSDLA 40/94? My fax number is (01482) 564461.
Steve12-Jan-05 11:44 AM
by chris orr
1273
Meaning of severe discomfort re DLA Mobility component
Does anyone know where i can get a copy of R(M) 1/83 from please?
Ianw11-Jan-05 06:08 PM
by Ianw
2597
Higher Rate Mobility & Severe Mental Impairment
Hi, I've been completely luckless in my attempts to get hold of any other than a precise of Megarry V Chief Adjudicating officer ( R (DLA) 1/00.)
Kevin_H07-Jan-05 03:19 PM
by Kevin_H
2531
3 months backward and s 12(8)b
Client claimed DLA December 2003. Tribunal found condition changed January 2004. Decision was made February 2004. Tribunal said 'can only look at c
Andrew_Fisher07-Jan-05 12:10 PM
by Damian Walsh
4530
obligation to send a dla renewal claim pack or remainder
Could someone please help to clarify if the dwp has a legal binding obligation to send a dla renewal claim pack or remainder to client when their fixe
ike05-Jan-05 04:03 PM
by ellie
71000
CHILD DLA & SPASTIC CEREBAL PALSY
We have just seen a client whose 16 month old son suffers from the above. She applied for DLA care for him, as he has obvious care needs substantial
mike shermer05-Jan-05 12:44 PM
by mike shermer
21094
NOT STRICTLY BENEFITS RELATED ............
I'm about to depart home - had enough for this year - don't like the game so I'm taking my ball as well................ . In passing, season's g
mike shermer04-Jan-05 09:52 AM
by Gareth Morgan
2683
Payment of DLA after hospital discharge...
DLA was claimed whilst in hospital but the claim form wasn't sent until the person was discharged. DLA has been awarded but the decision states that t
Steve31-Dec-04 10:00 AM
by Steve
2625
DLA VIRTUALLY UNABLE TO WALK R(M) 1/78
Currently doing DLA appeal. Contesting whether client is virtually unable to walk. Sweet and Maxwell book p.558 states that, "what virtually unable to
Ianw28-Dec-04 11:14 PM
by Ianw
2822