Refused DLA!

Zoe S

Hi all, well I am another one who has been refused DLA. After reading other posts on the forum it seems this is the normal thing to happen when you first claim. I have decided not to appeal though cos I just can't be bothered with it, life is difficult enough without something else to sort out and I have read a lot of posts where people seem to appeal and it takes forever and still get nowhere. By the time I have gone through all this the government will change everything and I will be back at square one. I know I am being a bit defeatest but I have just been turned down for a Blue Badge aswell so I just feel like I am just not going to get anywhere and it would be easier to give up.
Zoe

frogmorton

Oh Zoe :sad:

l AM so sorry and so sorry that you sound so down and defeated at the moment too :sad:

I don't know how long you have to appeal, but maybe it's best to forget it all for a day or so - sort of lick your wounds so to speak - then maybe you will find some strength to fight on.

You will notce l think that a heck of a lot DO get it when they appeal, but l totally understand how you feel about the stress.

a ((((())))) or two for you

Love

Tonix x

tkachev

That is what they want you to do. However I do understand where you are coming from. It is a lot of effort and upset to appeal and can make you feel like a fraud.However you have got this far and you could get help wih an appeal.

Elizabeth

seamonkey

Hi,
I was turned down for DLA and i wouldnt have appealed unless my OT who i showed letter to said it was incorrect and if CAB hadnt said i should. Have you spoken to CAB about appealing they have been so good to me, i gave them everything i had letter from docs etc and they are handling it all for me. I dont have to worry about it at all. I did get a blue badge but i still got turned down first time. If however i could manage without money coming in i wouldnt have bothered appealing. Hope things look up for you soon
seamonkey

skezier

Hi Zoe,

Its an unfair thing really and well i think it would be best to appeal it as they do really want people to just go away and that's fine if they are right and the person is well but not so fine if they ain't.

Maybe the CAB or DIAL could help you? Wishing you luck with which ever you go for flower. Cris x

Zoe S

Hi, I originally got help with filling the form in from a place in my hometown which deals with stuff like this (a bit like CAB) and the lady there told me she would help me appeal if I needed to. I don't have a partner just me and my 15 year old daughter and I don't like to ask for her help as she has a lot of course work to be concentrating on at the moment. I used to work full time then had to be off work sick for a few months. I have now managed to go back to work a few hours a week but still getting a lot less money than I used to so the extra would have helped. Now I am putting every effort into working as much as I am able, I am finding things at home more difficult, could do with a cleaner, window cleaner, someone to cut the grass and stuff but can't afford it. It just annoys me that I am considered to not need it, I would give anything to take away arthur and get back to full time work and to how life used be and there are some people scamming the system and receiving it just so they don't have to go to work. I just think it is best forgetting about this extra help that I will probably never get as it does get me so wound up and to get used to plodding along best I can without it.
Zoe

hileena111

Hi Zoe,
I know how you feel, I was refused and didnt appeal.....same as you too much hassle but I'm 65 next month and thats it as far as DLA is concerned.
Try appealing if you have someone to help you do it.
Love
Hileena

woodbon

Hi, I do understand why you feel so down - I know how I was when I was refused ESA. I appealed and even though I got in such a state I couldn't go to the appeal, I just wrote and told them it was too stressful for me to continue, I was still awarded it! I would'nt advise anyone to do the same, I was lucky and the panal looked at the evidence to increase the points.
Maybe tomorrow you'll feel more positive. I hope so. Love Sue

barbara12

Hi Zoe
I cant really add anything else to what the others have said, I just want say that we are always here for you, and what ever you decide we will be behind you.
Just catch your breath...and hopefully you will fell differently.
Go to the government site , and go on DLA there is lots of information on there.
Good Luck with everything
Barbara x

bubbles

Zoe love, I know it is difficult, having been there and gone the distance with the DLA. I would appeal, you have a month from the date on the letter, or longer if necessary.
They will have written their comments under various sections like mobility, help with washing, dressing, preparing a meal from scratch.
Whatever you know to be wrong, in their decision, simply put them straight, stating the facts, how much care you need from another person, day and or night, are you at risk, from falls etc.
The award is needs based, (except for certain illness's), so they do not automatically give an award, based on a diagnosis.
Challenge them on anything that you disagree with and give an account of what level of support and care you require and how long this takes.
Keep a copy, make an appointment to see your GP and give them a copy too. The DLA will write to our Drs, asking them questions that they have no idea on, how we cope and function at home and how much care we need.
Any other supporting evidence, from Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists etc, will all help towards a more considered view.

Don't give up, I know it can be a long struggle and I gave up for a year, but thought no, this is not right and challenged them repeatedly and won my case.

Keep us posted and take lots of care. XX Bubbles