Appeals/Welfare Rights Officer, Neighbourhood Assist Bogside Derry Member since 03rd Mar 2004
DLA decision maker instructed EMP to consider mobility component only Wed 18-Aug-04 08:52 AM
Can the decision maker do this? The client demonstrated care and mobility components in the DLA claim form. He recieved no award on either component. A GPFR was carried out which was deemed to be inconclusive. An EMP report was then commissioned. The EMP commented that the decision maker in the case instructed him to consider mobility needs only. The clients care needs are equally significant and important. Where does my client stand. Has decision maker acted unfairly and improperly?
Welfare Rights Officer, Northumberland care Trust Member since 22nd Jan 2004
RE: DLA decision maker instructed EMP to consider mobility component only Mon 23-Aug-04 08:13 AM
Hi Kevin A copy of the EMP report should, on pages 1-3, disclose what the DM requested of the EMP. Quite often these pages will not be sent to the client/rep.