Should I Inform DLA

tiatodd1

Hi, I am a 42 yr old male and have suffered with PA for the last 12years or so . In that time I have had both hips replaced(1st at 35), a heart attack, a period of steroidal psychosis(result of a steroid injection) and in May this year had my left knee replaced. Although still in considerable pain(take oramorph daily) I have now discarded my crutches although I still walk up the stairs 1 at a time. I am a little concerned that now I can walk unaided I may not be entitled to DLA. Should I inform them of "a change in circumstance" :?: .Your opininons are most welcome please

trisher

Well that is some question. You are not supposed to be able to walk more than what they say.

Are your problems solved now?? If you can walk more than the amount they allow I guess the answer is yes. But are you sure this is right for you just now? Are you pushing yourself more than you should be doing?

Have you other disabilitiies that allow you this money?
I would just say make sure that you are going to be ok first. Once you give it up you will not get it back.

Good luck

Trish xx

frogmorton

I would be cautious for a moment and think....did you copy your forms? What did you put? and what rate of mobility component did you get anyway?

How far can you walk unaided without 'pain or discomfort'?

Could you get a form to look at to see whether there have really been significant changes?

DLA is so very hard to get now I would be very worried to 'rock the boat' if you know what I mean, but like you do not like to commit fraud.

Do you have a car on the motability scheme? Can you afford to get yourself one if it is stopped?

I hope someone else with more knowledge of the system comes along with more advice.

Love

Toni xx

dreamdaisy

How far can you walk unaided? You are hardly 'fit' if you are relying on oromorph to get you through the day (surely new joints shouldn't hurt that much) and how much further damage are you doing to yourself in walking without support? Can you walk and carry things? Perhaps you would need less pain meds and walk more comfortably if you used sticks/crutches. When your right knee needs replacing (which it probably will, given your past record of joints) what will you do then? Only you can decide the best route for you, but if you have the DLA taken away you don't stand much hope of getting it back, not in the current clime. I admire your determination not to 'give in' but you sound foolhardy to me. I know I will never lose the crutches, and it doesn't really matter. I know they help me achieve more. DD