Hi, I applied for DLA in middle of January. I went to the Citizens Advice for help. My aplication arrived at their offices on the 1st February. I have Arthritis in both knees severe in my left one, my right ankle and toe joint. My thumb joint, both wrists both elbows and my shoulder. I also have Diabetic Neuropathy in both feet, both hands and one side of my face. I received my decission today, and am so relieved to have been awarded High rate for mobility and Lower rate for care. Both for an indefinate period. Still cant believe it. Thanks for all tips and advice. Susan xx
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I had a right battle to get mine & now have an indefinite award.
debs
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Hileena
Sorry to read that Hileena. Did you need help with dressing with your bad hip and ankle? Pre- hip replacement my Rheumatologist sent a letter to back my claim which I received 3 years ago.
Elizabeth
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
Harvey Fierstein
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Hileena
Sorry for butting in but I think Elizabeth meant 'did you need help with dressing, because of your hip' not with hip dressing. Susan xx
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lizzie
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Hileena
Congratulations. Its great to hear when someone is awarded something.
Love Sue
I am still at deadlock with the DLA and feel like I am a circus act, with more hoops than a performing poodle. I have the same awards as yourself, but the care needs have increased since their last review two years ago and trying to get them to comprehend these facts is getting me down. Two years is a long time for changes and care needs to alter considerably. Fortunately I have a great GP and Consultant, plus the support of the local carers organisation and welfare rights, so, fingers crossed, one day, they might listen and take note. One thing for sure, I am not giving up, even if it is driving me up the wall :?
WOW - CONGRATULATIONS
Im so delighted for you hun. I know you have a blue badge cos we have spoken before. Hun did you know that you and now ask for ROAD TAX EXEMPTION ???? All you need to do is call DLA and they will provide you with a Certificate - you will be refunded what's left of current road tax disc and they will provide you with a FREE annual one.
Lots of love and hugs xxxxxxxx
Eve.
WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!