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DLA Investigation/Fraud
A client of mine was awarded high mobility / low care, but as a result of an investigation, this has now been stopped. The investgation lasted from F
kev@crosby10-Jun-05 02:09 PM
by ken
182259
Normally Reside for SDP
I know this has been asked before but could not see a question that was simillar to mine. A client claims AA, lives alone, though has a son living
P.Spence08-Jun-05 03:15 PM
by P.Spence
3499
Disability Discrimination Act
I'm helping a client with a claim for DLA. The client works full time. Does her employer have to issue a certificate or any document to cover the clie
stephenh08-Jun-05 09:32 AM
by bensup
8604
Driving taken into account for mob.
I was at an appeal resently and the PO stated that there was a decision saying that driving/ability to control a car could now be taken into account b
mairead07-Jun-05 08:11 AM
by paddyhill
91300
obesity as a disability
Does anyone know any case law or arguments to use either in DLA or Incap. appeals, please? My client has other physical problems as well.
ib03-Jun-05 09:24 AM
by sara lewis
41185
DLA and epilepsy
I have a client with epilepsy which at the moment is well managed but can re-occur at any time. His form of seizure is such that he has no prior warni
Court Desk02-Jun-05 11:47 AM
by salma
81751
DLA - child - age & supervision
I have an oral hearing coming up regarding DLA for a child with ADHD & specifically the LMC of DLA. One of the issues relates to the age of child
Mike-rob01-Jun-05 03:24 PM
by mike shermer
2545
Motability scheme and ongoing appeal
Have a faint bell ringing in the back of my head (must have been one of those weekends)that some time ago, there was a posting on this topic- but have
196401-Jun-05 10:51 AM
by ken
2426
CSDLA/160/95
I don't suppose anyone has a copy of the above they can email me - found a link on one of the sites but it did'nt work............
mike shermer01-Jun-05 10:05 AM
by mike shermer
3228
child DLA supersession superceded by tribunal
friday afternoon n my head hurts cl haas had MRC foir child since he was born. 11/02 won an appeal against refusal of renewal, MRC re-awarde for pe
jason01-Jun-05 08:47 AM
by jason
2365
CDLA/611/2003
Does anyone have a copy of CDLA/611/2003. I' ve tried all the usual places to no avail. Thanks
bensup31-May-05 10:43 AM
by will sinclair
5497
previous tribunal decision
I need help with a DLA appeal hearing i have in a couple of weeks time. i'm just reading the secretary of states submission and at section 5 of,'fact
castle27-May-05 12:55 PM
by robswad
4583
CDLA/16996/1996 + CDLA/4352/1999
I have a client with post-natal depression following premature birth of baby . Trying to get HRC and need arguments that hel
emec27-May-05 12:44 PM
by Lin
1376
Female EMPs
Am I correct in my belief that a female claimant for DLA or AA can insist on a woman EMP? This would seem totally reasonable but the, ahem, Helpdesk,
Connolly25-May-05 03:24 PM
by shawn
1533
CDLA/4352/1999
Please can anyone supply me with a copy of this decision urgently by fax to 02920 341541. Thanks for any help you can give
AngelaCardiff25-May-05 11:31 AM0239
DLA o/p and error of material fact
Client was receiving DLA HRMC and MRCC. Following surveillance, an EMP report was obtained and benefit was withdrawn on basis of report. DWP are claim
jo gallagher25-May-05 09:04 AM
by jo gallagher
4795
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
I have a client who is in receipt of Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. She is currently in the middle of a civil action against her former empl
SusieY24-May-05 10:38 AM
by ken
3643
Decisions re overpayments of DLA, recovery from arrears
I'm seeing a number of cases where it appears there has been an overpayment of DLA which looks like it would be recoverable, client is also due arrear
suewelsh23-May-05 03:08 PM
by nevip
5634
Re: DLA
saw a client yesterday who proposed that DLA claims are routinely disallowed, leaving the claimant to chase to appeal. he had asked for a written e
jj23-May-05 11:46 AM
by Andrew_Fisher
2628
post traumatic stress disorder
I have client, survivor of the asian tsunami where his partner and her child were killed, he has been turned down for DLA. Client is clearly very dis
julie19-May-05 12:11 PM
by ken
21025
EMP
I have an appeal due to be heard shortly - the claimant had a previous claim to DLA which was refused following a visit from an EMP. It was not appea
traceycraig19-May-05 09:41 AM
by derek_S
1523
CDLA/2481/1995
Application to Commissioner for client with M.E. given bums rush by tribunal. Could anyone help by providing CDLA/2481/1995 which as well as dealing w
Semitone17-May-05 09:13 AM0337
DLA and proof of immigration status
I have just been referred a client who has been asked by the Disability and Carers service to provide proof of his immigration status before they will
Sam Warburton13-May-05 03:49 PM
by jj
1365
Taking DLA abroad
A client is moving to live permanently in Spain. Can she take her DLA with her? She won't be receiving any treatment there. If she can't, how can t
Shona13-May-05 01:18 PM
by Shona
5774
DLA
I have a complicated DLA case, family claimed DLA for their son, this was turned down they went through the process of revision, and the claim is now
Lin13-May-05 10:32 AM
by nevip
9706
CDLA/1721/2004
I've been sent a copy of the above decision by OSSC. Its the CPAG case decided by a Tribunal of Commissioners about children and learning difficult
david fernie12-May-05 08:02 PM
by mike shermer
3445
IB Welfare to Work Beneficiary 52 week linking rule
I've a client who came off IB and got their 52 week linking sorted, then went sick after 2 months and is now, 10 months into the 52 weeks, in Supporte
Rob_Price12-May-05 01:43 PM
by Tony Bowman
1401
Agency and Attendance Allowance
I have a client who looks after his wife who cannot sign her name. He is accepted as the agent for her. AA form section 10 says that if you are sign
JohnSAO12-May-05 12:43 PM
by Tony Bowman
1315
s.117 and full entitlement to Income Support
I have a problem! My client has moved from residential care to a supported living placement and I have discovered that whilst he was in residential ca
welfaresam12-May-05 10:51 AM
by jimpepin
10879
DLA nights - need for someone awake
Man has grand mal epileptic seizures when asleep (not status epilepticus). These are still dangerous and result in ambulance attendance and even hos
jimpepin12-May-05 07:14 AM
by jimpepin
12896