DLA reg 12(1)(a)(iii) states that a person meets s73(1)(a) of the SSCBA 1992 (unable or vitually unable to walk) if his physical condition as a whole is such that the exertion required to walk would constitute a danger to his life or would be likely to lead to a serious deterioration in his health. Just had a tribunal hearing adjourned, SoS presenting officer submitted that this should be taken to mean "the exertion required to do any walking at all would consitute a danger......" without anything to back this view. I used CDLA/3941/2005 where it was held that "The tribunal must consider whether 'ordinary' walking brings the claimant within reg 12(1)(a)(iii)." Is anybody aware of any other case law clarifying the extent of walking considered for this purpose?

Derbyshire CC's DLA/AA caselaw pack has a number of references related to the question.

It's difficult to distinguish the ones you need from your description, so here's all of them!

R(M)3/78
R(M)1/98
CM/23/1985
CDLA/5494/1997 (approved in CDLA/2973/1999)
CDLA/2973/99

If you don't have the caselaw pack and would like the summaries, email me with your fax number.

Tony