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Faecal incontinence
Just got a result on a case I've been pushing for 2 years.
High mob awarded on grounds of faecal incontinence, in particular "the physical and m | Rosessdc | 22-Jun-09 11:15 AM
by neilcoll | 7 | 1109 |
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overpayment and article 6
At recent appeal submitted that 20 month delay in bringing overpayemnt to appeal unreasonablle. Chair has requested more detailed submission. Any hel | jmca | 21-Jun-09 10:56 PM | 0 | 366 |
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IIB D7
Hi,
I have an IIB appeal for Occupational Asthma which is contested by the DWP. My client's claim comes under 'any other sensitising agent' but I c | incmax | 19-Jun-09 12:51 PM
by shawn | 7 | 716 |
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rights to appeal if deterioration occurs within one month of claim
Can anyone please advise? I have a client who was previously on higher rate mobility, middle rate care. In October he completed renewal forms but wa | SLG | 16-Jun-09 04:39 PM
by SLG | 5 | 644 |
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shopping trolleys & mobility
new upper tribunal decision just reported:
http:// www.bailii.org/uk/ca ses/UKUT/AAC/2009/94 .html
claimant always had her trolley with her and use | clairehodgson | 12-Jun-09 12:36 PM | 0 | 583 |
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DLA award withdrawn after phonecall after only 2 months
My client applied for DLA in Dec 2008 and a decision was issued in March 2009 granting her high mob and low care for 18 months. Shortly after that she | EBG | 12-Jun-09 08:54 AM
by Paradoxides | 1 | 777 |
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Comm dec
Has anyone got a copy of R(A) 2/75 that they could wing across and give shawn a copy as well - cos it doesn't appear to be in the library ...... | mike shermer | 12-Jun-09 08:40 AM
by shawn | 2 | 376 |
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dla overpayment
Can someone help me. I know a supersession means overpayment is recoverable but what I need to know for a tribunal is if a person claims dla but only | scunny advisor | 10-Jun-09 11:08 AM
by shawn | 7 | 947 |
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New Carers Direct helpline
'A one-stop information and advice service for the unsung army of carers who look after ill, frail or disabled friends and relatives was officially la | shawn | 10-Jun-09 10:34 AM | 0 | 414 |
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DLA walking test - holidays/special occasions
If anyone is aware of any CDs re walking ability being better than usual as they are walking through the airport/to plane could they reply and post de | derbyadvic | 08-Jun-09 09:55 PM
by dab | 5 | 1478 |
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Partial CHC funding & DLA
A service user will be placed in a supported tenancy on his discharge from hospital. The cost of his care package will be shared equally (50:50) betwe | dbcwru | 05-Jun-09 12:15 PM
by dbcwru | 3 | 631 |
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Indefinite awards - over 65s?
Am certain that a couple of years back I saw something in either CPAG or the Disability Rights Handbook to the effect that a government minister, in a | past caring 2 | 03-Jun-09 02:15 PM
by ruthch | 1 | 600 |
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Fostering and Dla
I am very interested to get views from other local authorities on this issue. Our local authority are keen to put in place some safeguards for childr | dmbc | 29-May-09 11:49 AM
by dmbc | 4 | 1008 |
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disabled facilities grant
Is it usual for an Attendance Allowance to be treated as income for the assessment of a disabled facilities grant ? I saw this on the DWP web site | angelaev1 | 28-May-09 10:32 AM
by angelaev1 | 5 | 571 |
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Direct line for DLA Leeds?
Hi guys,
Has anyone got a direct dial number for the DLA appeals section at the DBC in Leeds?
Thanks.
P | pip01 | 22-May-09 02:30 PM
by pip01 | 2 | 485 |
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IIDB Medical Adviser's Handbook?
Is there any information out there that gives guidance as to how doctors assess disablement for IIDB (prescribed disease D5)?
I'm thinking somethin | craigavon | 21-May-09 01:09 PM
by Narayan | 2 | 726 |
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DLA & Interim payments
Have an overpayment case for DLA interim payments made while entitlement considered. Client awarded 96-2000 but inputted computor as life award. May | Semitone | 20-May-09 08:04 AM
by Semitone | 3 | 548 |
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Medical evidence requests
Medical evidence requests
Hi
I am hoping that the experts online will be able to give me some assistance with my new task.
As it stands, I | CAS4 | 19-May-09 12:01 PM
by david fernie | 6 | 1244 |
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Seeking Advice worker in Essex
Can anyone offer a lady some help in completing a DLA application form, the person concerned is based in Laindon, Essex. Close to Basildon i believe ? | Casework team | 18-May-09 02:23 PM
by Casework team | 2 | 507 |
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CLAIM LOST AFTER SUBMISSION ONLINE
hi everyone
back after a long absence and my brain has gone very soggy.. can anyone help wiht this query.
an on line claim for DLA was submitted | elane | 17-May-09 01:25 PM
by CraigM | 7 | 889 |
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Cooking test and gadgets
Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on following, have attended Tribunal today for lady who is right handed but has impairment of right hand, cannot fle | DRN | 15-May-09 04:23 PM
by DRN | 3 | 717 |
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Seeking Advice Worker in County Durham
I have a client who has recently moved from Norfolk, and needs help to complete a DLA form. Are there any organisations who are happy for me to refer | DRN | 14-May-09 02:39 PM
by DRN | 2 | 523 |
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DISABILITY PREMIUM
I am presently working with a client who is in receipt of Income Support for herself and 2 children aged 10/11. total income is 182.43. I thought tha | fiona-tess | 06-May-09 03:51 PM
by Tony Bowman | 8 | 1409 |
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Care needs required by mother to look after disabled child
Cl is widow with sole responsibiliy for child age 9 with cystic fybrosis, Cl has tribunal for her own DLA as recently had extensive surgery for cance | Carole L | 03-May-09 09:58 PM
by Carole L | 7 | 769 |
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HRM and Tubersclerosis
My client is a young woman who severely disabled because of tuber sclerosis. She has severe learning difficulties, is extremely disruptive and very vo | suelees | 01-May-09 08:13 AM
by suelees | 2 | 684 |
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Care component
Do you think in these days of increasing technology there is a case for abolishing DLA care component?
Yesterda y I sat in a tribunal for almost 2 hou | Rosessdc | 30-Apr-09 08:56 PM
by ariadne2 | 7 | 1009 |
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DLA For Autonomic dysfunction
I have applied for DLA for a client who suffers from this disease. Nil award, DBC did not contact her psychiatrist or send an emp. I have appealed req | Steph | 30-Apr-09 07:31 AM
by Steph | 2 | 562 |
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Help with Polish national please
I've very little experience (well, non actually) of benefits for people from abroad, so any help would be appreciated. Scenario is thus. 28 year old | BrianSmith | 28-Apr-09 07:44 AM
by BrianSmith | 4 | 682 |
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Looking for a WRO rep in Leicester
I am sorry, it is a bit cheeky of me but I am looking for a WRO in Leicester who would take on DLA Appeal due mid-May.
I volunteer in the evenings o | Joanna | 27-Apr-09 08:16 AM
by suelees | 1 | 470 |
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EMP report pages missing
I know this is a bit obscure but thought this avenue may the quickest way to get an answer.
Currently working at home and need to fax submission off | Carole L | 24-Apr-09 10:43 AM
by Carole L | 3 | 440 |
Disability related benefits
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