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chardonnay
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 Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:28 pm |
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I had my Tribunal today, after receiving nil points at my medical at the end of December, and am extremely pleased to tell you all that they decided in my favour!
Thank you to all of you who have answered my questions and for all the helpful info on this site x
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chardonnay
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:42 pm |
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In my haste and excitement, I forgot to ask, what happens next?
I assume I have a letter off the Tribunal Service, then something off DWP?
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nao
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:23 pm |
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Fantastic news Chardonnay - well done !
No doubt some of the others will let you know what happens next as I haven't got that far yet.
How did you find things at the Tribunal? (mine is in 2 weeks time) Was it similar in any way to the video ?
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Miss Ben E Fit
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:39 pm |
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Im so glad. Your story shows perseverance pays off. Without your strength of mind to fight for what you deserve who knows what position you would be in. As to what happens next. Not saying anything.  What happens next is you relax over the weekend and come back to us on Monday. We will tell you what happens and you can spill the beans of what goes on at tribunal. This will give hope and reassurance to others about to go thru the mill. Again well done  _________________ IMPORTANT FILES TO HELP UNDERSTAND HOW ESA WORKSThe Full Facts ESA50 Claim form and Guide (pdf download)
This guide is the most important file at site.including what illnesssess do not have to attend a medical
download/file.php?id=66ESA SUPPORT GROUP CRITERIA
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=321What to write if you think you should have a home visit
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kab
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:33 pm |
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Yah well done! Thanks for the update. I'll update title to reflect success then others can follow your posts/story If you can confirm the group your in I'll add it to title also. Meanwhile relax as previously suggested. _________________ Forms:Information:Keep calm and carry on.
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snowman
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:09 pm |
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Yay!!!! Congrats!!!  _________________ Forms:Information:
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monkeyboy
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:20 am |
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I take it you're in the WRAG?
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chardonnay
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:58 pm |
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Thank you all so much for your comments  Nao - Yes the video was very much like my tribnal, and I was glad that I watched it. Miss Ben E Fit - A massive thanks for everything x Kab - I haven't got a clue which group I am in!, and thanks for the title change x Snowman - Thank you x Monkeyboy - I assume I am WRAG but don't officially know
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TiddK
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:46 pm |
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Great result Chardonnay - there isn't a "hugs" smiley so I'll just applaud _________________ Forms:Information:
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chardonnay
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:29 am |
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TiddK wrote: Great result Chardonnay - there isn't a "hugs" smiley so I'll just applaud Thank you
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chardonnay
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:45 am |
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As a few suggested, I had my relaxing weekend, well Saturday evening and yesterday, at least, and now I am back to find out what happens next  Of course, I am eagerly awaiting a letter from the Tribunal Service....I do get one, don't I? What will this letter tell me?
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Jigaro
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:38 pm |
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Well done. Can't help with what happens next as not at that stage yet.
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chardonnay
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:49 pm |
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Jigaro wrote: Well done. Can't help with what happens next as not at that stage yet. Thank you
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Aladinsane
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:11 pm |
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Well done that's such good news
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chardonnay
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:31 am |
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Aladinsane wrote: Well done that's such good news Thank you
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chardonnay
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:30 pm |
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I have received my decision notice and it reads that my award of IB is converted into an award of ESA with the work related activity component.
The descriptors satisfied in Schedule 2 ESA Regualtions are: -
1(c) 9 points
2 (c) 6 points
So does this mean that I was awarded points for walking and standing/sitting descriptors?
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Aladinsane
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:01 pm |
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hi Chardonnay, Schedule 2 refers to Wrag Group descriptors, and yes it appears you were awarded points for:
1. Mobilising unaided by another person with or without a walking stick, manual wheelchair or other aid if such aid can reasonably be used.
(c) 9
Cannot either:
(i) mobilise more than 100 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion;
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(ii) repeatedly mobilise 100 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion.
2. Standing and sitting.
Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either: 6
(i) standing unassisted by another person (even if free to move around); or
(ii) sitting (even in an adjustable chair)
for more than an hour before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion.
Hope this helps.
Aladinsane
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chardonnay
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:35 pm |
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Thank you very much for the reply, it was most helpful.
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chardonnay
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:54 am |
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Hi, seems a long week since the tribunal, and just have a few questions, that some of you may be able to help me with:
About how long does it take to receive anything from the DWP following my Tribunal?
Will my payments be backdated, as I have been receiving assessement rate ESA?
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TiddK
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:11 pm |
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How long it takes is variable, depending on the backlog in the office dealing with your claim. Your back payments will be dated from the original DM decision, which is now overturned.
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chardonnay
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:27 pm |
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chardonnay
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:27 am |
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Two weeks have passed since my Tribunal and still I haven't had a letter off the DWP, is this normal?
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nao
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:13 am |
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Hi Chardonnay and everyone else. - I have now also won my appeal, going from 0 to 15 points, so more good news for us !!!
My tribunal was on Friday and they gave me the letter showing where I had scored points straight away.
The clerk said I didn't need to do anything as she will send copy of decision to dwp, but she did say if I hadn't heard from them in a couple of weeks I should give them a call.
I know though that there are massive backlogs so am prepared for a wait.
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chardonnay
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:34 am |
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Congratulations Nao!
I've decided to also sit back and wait, as then I'm not prompting them to send me to one of those work related interviews!
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nao
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:09 pm |
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Hi - just an update for Chardonnay and anyone else nearing Tribunal.
I received my DWP letter today confirming how much back payment I would get, and to my surprise the money is actually in my account today ! This has taken less than 2 weeks since my Tribunal date so I am quite pleasantly shocked. I have read here and on other forums that people are waiting months for their money so I was prepared for a lengthy wait.
Don't know if it's anything to do with what area you are in - I'm just outside Glasgow.
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chardonnay
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:37 pm |
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That's great Nao!
However, four weeks later, I have still not had any letter from Dwp!
And what is concerning me now, is that my fit note (for 3 months) expires the end of the week, will I still have to send one of these in?
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jimbo
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:31 pm |
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I was on IB for 4 years, then in February I was transferred over to ESA and placed in the WRAG group, with no medical.
I appealed the disition stating I believe I should have been placed in the Support group with all the medical evidence I sent them.
5 months latter I received a letter from another desertion maker saying they have reconsidered my claim and I have now been placed in the Support group and I will be reviewed in 12 months time.
:YMAPPLAUSE
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Tendo
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:48 pm |
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That's great news Jimbo  It shows that appealing is worth it. Well done! _________________ Tendo,
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