claiming dla

dewisfamily
dewisfamily Member Posts: 5
edited 27. May 2011, 13:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
i have just gained a blue badge and in the attached letter it says about claiming for DLA .I suffer from sever arthritis of the ankle and knees i also suffer from severe depression, what are the chances of getting DLA ?I find it very difficult filling out forms and do not want to waste my time filling out
forms just to be rejected?

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  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi dewisfamily

    It seems it can be a bit of a lottery as to who gets these awards, inspite of who deserves them but it can't hurt to try and can ease some financial worries. I know the forms are a bit daunting. I haven't claimed myself yet but I think those who have may suggest you get help with filling the form in from the CAB or other agencies. They seem to know how best to state your case and will have a chat with you and do the forms for you. Am sure others will offer advise when they see you here.
    Good luck with it.
    Chris
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    get help with filling them in have not done so myself yet as still working but think you should give it a go fill in as for worst day good luck val
    val
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    you have got nothing to lose by filling them in tell the truth about how bad your days are how it affects you and what you struggle to do on a daily basis good luck x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It is very difficult to claim nowadays, in the sense of being awarded any money on your first attempt. All you can do is fill in the form, basing your answers on a bad day, photocopy it and then send it in. If you don't ask, you won't get: if you do ask, you won't necessarily get straight away, but you might on appeal. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    You get them and fill them in, like someone said get cab to help you, you must put your worst day down, and like DD say its very inportant to photo copy the form for further ref.
    Good Luck with it
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lewisfamily

    I suggest you Do SEND OFF FOR THE FORM (OR DOWNLOAD ONE FORM THE DIRECTGOV website) Sorry caps lock :oops:

    BUT get CAB to bhelp you fill it in - do not do it yourself - in order to maximise you chances of success.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes definately get CAB to help. They are familiar with these forms and will know how to write about any difficulties you have in a way the DLA will understand.
    It is a case of getting your point across.
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Remember to make sure your gp is up to date with all your difficulties as they use your gp report. If you haven't told your gp he/she can't write it intheir rePort. I type up a list periodically of my day to day problems and my gp scans it into my file. He says it's most useful when filling in reports for dwp or insurance etc...
    Good luck x
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • dewisfamily
    dewisfamily Member Posts: 5
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have now been told i need my ankle fused because it is that bad will that help my claim HAS ANY ONE GOT DLA FOR A FUSED ANKLE?

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