My client wants to claim DLA for her child living in Latvia.

My initial conclusions are that the mobility component is a no-no and the care component is exportable, but entitlement cannot be established if the disabled person has never lived in the UK as the 'presence' conditions cannot be met. However, I am uncertain - especially in relation to the care component.

Any offers appreciated,

Thanks,

Fundamental problem: your client is not claiming DLA, the child is (the parent is only acting as an agent for the child). Issues of a claimant being able to export the benefit don't arise. You can't export a benefit which you by definition can't claim.

So would you have a go at the question assuming the child claims...

Thanks,