We have a client who had an accident in May and claimed DLA himself in June - before the 3 month qualifying period was satisfied - The decision of the DM asks the Tribunal to consider whether the client satisfied the 3 month qualifying period at date of claim.

He did not as he had nothing wrong with him prior to the accident.

I've checked the regs and, while i can find something for AA that allows an advance claim S65 (6) SSCBA 1992, i can't find anything for DLA.

The reg that may have helped according to page 123 of CPAG was Reg 13A (1) SS (C & P) regs, but this appears to have been revoked according to Bonner page 897.

This client has come to us late in the day - any ideas anyone please?

Regards

Nicky

Nicky. Thats the first I've heard. In fact I had a tribunal yesterday make an advance award under reg 13A. Can you give more information?

Hiya Paul

I can't really add any more to my original query as that's just how it stands at the moment.

When i've gone to check the regs it just says regs 3-23 revoked.

I had a look in last years Bonner too and it says the same so i was surprised to still be directed there by CPAG in their most current book.

I don't really know what to do or where to look next

What do you reckon?

Nicky

"I had a look in last years Bonner too and it says the same".

I'm staring at the reg in last years book right now. Whats going on?

What page?

p410, green volume 2007.

That'd be it then THANKS

It helps if you look in the right book - i just grabbed the non means tested one (Bonner) off the shelf and needed Rowland. Doh!

Thanks again Paul

Nicky

That would be the wrong type of mushrooms served up in your morning fry up then!! Lol.