ESA Waiting Game

elainebadknee

Hi

I went for my medical for my ESA benefits on 31st January 2013....Last time I had such a medical I got my refusal results within 2 working days...They have paid me again today so am obviously no result yet..I don't want to ring them up and ask them what's going on but it is a bit puzzling to say the least.
I'm just wondering how long others have waited for their results...The flipping postman keeps bringing brown envelopes but not the sort for me...

Elainexx

toady

Hi, just to ask, if you are waiting for your actual 'verdict' ie the DWP's decision, if so you could request your medical report form ESA85 first if you haven't done so - that's what I did, it's v quick, I had mine within days. It's not the final say-so I know, but it might give you an idea which way things seem to be going & if you've had a positive sounding report.

All the best with the outcome I've been following your other thread so good luck.

(Sorry if you've got your ESA85 already & I've misinterpreted, just a thought).

villier

Elaine, I got mine after about three weeks the doctor did tell me it would be about the three week mark, the thing is every area will be different, unfortunately it won't get there before it's time, the old saying, no news is good news, as we say here in Scotland you will have to bide your time hen shouldn't be to long now............Marie x

barbara12

Just wishing you good luck with it Elaine...I will have my fingers crossed..hopefully paying you is a good sign...x

PollySid

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I had my medical on 1st April and didn't get my letter until 8th July, making it 13 weeks!
It will be different in other areas though I am sure.

elainebadknee

Thanks Toady...Havent asket yet...

Elainexx

toady wrote:

Hi, just to ask, if you are waiting for your actual 'verdict' ie the DWP's decision, if so you could request your medical report form ESA85 first if you haven't done so - that's what I did, it's v quick, I had mine within days. It's not the final say-so I know, but it might give you an idea which way things seem to be going & if you've had a positive sounding report.

All the best with the outcome I've been following your other thread so good luck.

(Sorry if you've got your ESA85 already & I've misinterpreted, just a thought).

elainebadknee

Marie

Its just puzzling why its taking longer but I know what it willl say, you have failed/fit for work....Each day without it is a bonus...

Elainexx

villier wrote:

Elaine, I got mine after about three weeks the doctor did tell me it would be about the three week mark, the thing is every area will be different, unfortunately it won't get there before it's time, the old saying, no news is good news, as we say here in Scotland you will have to bide your time hen shouldn't be to long now............Marie x

elainebadknee

Thanks Barbara,,,Think its more likely they have admin issues...

Elainexx

barbara12 wrote:

Just wishing you good luck with it Elaine...I will have my fingers crossed..hopefully paying you is a good sign...x

elainebadknee

Pollysid

That was a long time to wait wasn;t it? Hopefully by that time I will be fit for JSA...Poundland here i come for nowt!

Elainexx

PollySid wrote:

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I had my medical on 1st April and didn't get my letter until 8th July, making it 13 weeks!
It will be different in other areas though I am sure.