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retrospective special rules
Scenario is that client claimed DLA under the 'normal' rules, and was refused. Claim is now at appeal. Is it possible to now ask the tribunal to con | sara lewis | 08-Dec-05 12:58 PM
by sara lewis | 2 | 430 |
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Stickler syndrome - genetic progressive condition.
Hi all you knowledgable people in LASAland, and further afield.
Have a referral - mother and 5 year old son; son has Stickler syndrome, which - acc | splott-paul | 07-Dec-05 02:21 PM
by JFSelby | 3 | 411 |
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DLA case that defies reality
Have just picked up the following case, bear with my description because it is truly mind boggling.
Client reports diagnosis of Encephalpathy and | Andy P | 07-Dec-05 09:01 AM
by Andy P | 3 | 1126 |
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Carers Allowance
If you are aged under 60 you can make a claim for Carer's Allowance through the call centre (if you can get through) and when the claim is eventually | stephenh | 07-Dec-05 08:23 AM
by stephenh | 2 | 514 |
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Person on Dialysis
Can anyone help me with an appeal for someone who is on dialysis.
I helped him to complete forms back in April 05 and he was awarded high rate mob an | MargaretGarner | 06-Dec-05 09:54 AM
by MargaretGarner | 5 | 646 |
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Benefits for claimants in residential services
this is a general query, what types of benefits can people claim when living in residential services accomodation? i.e. care and support
what benef | bradw | 06-Dec-05 09:52 AM
by bradw | 2 | 314 |
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New DS700's + pro forma letters to people using old DS700's
You may be aware that claimants have had difficulty getting hold of DS700's, even from BEL. The reason for this is that the new DS700 dated December 2 | jack | 02-Dec-05 03:30 PM | 0 | 390 |
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Breast Cancer Treatment and DLA care component
My client was already receiving low care for arthritis in hands when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I requested a supersession because of her c | Suecox | 02-Dec-05 10:19 AM
by JFSelby | 1 | 457 |
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Offsetting back dated money agains overpayments
I have recently represented a client at an appeal relating to the following:-
Client awarded high mob/ middle care for several years along comes EMP | Derbyshire | 01-Dec-05 06:04 PM
by jj | 3 | 664 |
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DWP guidance re computerised medical assessments
The Technical Manual issued to those carrying out medical examinations of incapacity and disability benefit claimants to assist in their use of the 'L | shawn | 01-Dec-05 02:06 PM | 0 | 479 |
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Direct Payments
My query relates to the Direct Payment system relating to the provision of money to pay for care not the payment of benefit into bank accounts.
Can | Housing21 | 01-Dec-05 10:57 AM
by alban | 2 | 435 |
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Severe Eczema DLA child under 16
I have a case of a under 16 child with severe Eczema. Mother having to give him a bath both day and night as the irritation becomes unbareable for the | nabafjmh | 29-Nov-05 10:35 AM
by eshiels | 1 | 551 |
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TRIBUNAL LOOKING AT COMPONENT NOT APPEALED
Scenerio - Client has had award of low rate care component DLA for over five years - no mobility. Last year his mobility needs increased to the | mike shermer | 28-Nov-05 08:35 AM
by Victor Ridding | 10 | 1206 |
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DLA refused for angina + other heart problems
I have a client who suffer from Angina and Ischeamic Heart disease. She finds certain aspects of personal care difficult ie washing hair, putting on | oldstoat | 28-Nov-05 07:20 AM
by mike shermer | 3 | 664 |
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CDLA 2481 1995
Hi,
Anyone direct me to, or provide me with a copy of the decision CDLA/2481/1995.
J ust in case, my fax is 028 90236340.
Cheers,
Lee | Big Lee | 25-Nov-05 11:06 AM
by ken | 1 | 275 |
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AA application made 2001/02
Client applied for AA 2001/02 (Wembley office), after having a massive disabling stroke, GP apparently completed a factual report with details of abov | Andy P | 25-Nov-05 09:02 AM
by Andy P | 9 | 752 |
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news item - industrial injuries and footballers
No mention of psittacosis? | Gerry2 | 25-Nov-05 08:31 AM
by carol obeirne | 1 | 327 |
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Return of BIP under a different guise?
Client on DLA since 1994 (R.Arthritis). Revised to include HRM in 1999, following stroke. Also has angina and had heart attack in recent past. Awaitin | stevegale | 25-Nov-05 02:02 AM
by jj | 1 | 479 |
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DLA claim forms - pilot areas
Hi, I work on the editorial board of the Adviser magazine and we'd like to run an article on the new DLA claim forms - clarifying what pilots are runn | rachelh | 24-Nov-05 02:52 PM | 0 | 324 |
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commissioners decision - CDLA/6166/95
Does anyone have a copy of the following commissioners decision - CDLA/6166/95? My colleague requires this and would appreciate if someone could forwa | adviceshop | 23-Nov-05 02:11 PM
by adviceshop | 2 | 292 |
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re: comissioners decision needed R(A) 2/74
hi
does anyone have access or know where i can get a copy of this decision from. I have searched the osscsc website and rightsnet but i can't seem to | salma | 22-Nov-05 12:28 PM
by shawn | 3 | 396 |
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Carers Allowance & Work Focused Interviews
I saw a previous discusion on this. Can I clarify that for new claims of Carers Allowance there is no longer be a requirement to attend Jobcentre work | Kirsty Marshall | 18-Nov-05 07:20 PM
by jj | 8 | 1109 |
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new update from the Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board
includes info on -
bodily function impairment as a result of 'laryngectomy ... the excision of the larynx (voice box) and usually a sect | shawn | 18-Nov-05 02:34 PM | 0 | 444 |
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Student nurse and NHS bursary
I have been approached by a client who is a carer for her disabled child and is currently receiving IS, CA, HB & CTB, CTC and CHB. She is considering | Sue Holman | 17-Nov-05 03:14 PM
by nevip | 5 | 874 |
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stammer and Disability Living Allowance claim
i've got a client who is married and is only 23yrs. of age and has 2 children. since the age of 5/6yrs. she developed problems with her speech, the m | BE | 16-Nov-05 03:30 PM
by past caring | 6 | 756 |
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Inappropriate comments at a Tribunal?!!
Something said yesterday, at a DLA Tribunal, has caused my colleagues much amusement - so "we" are sharing it with you all and asking for your contrib | splott-paul | 15-Nov-05 02:40 PM
by splott-paul | 3 | 862 |
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DWP & Revised decision
I have a DLA case, the client is already on HR mob but we put in for a supersession, in March 05, for middle rate care, which was turned down. We app | Derbyshire | 14-Nov-05 08:25 PM
by Ruth_T | 6 | 487 |
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Diabolical Decisions
12 yr old child had foot amputated in a motocross accident. Foot re-attached during 8 hours of surger just over a year ago.
Renewal DLA form sent | Margie | 14-Nov-05 09:24 AM
by past caring | 4 | 774 |
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Joint Motability Agreement
We are corporate appointee for two adults with learning disabilities, who already had a motability car between them when we took over the appointeeshi | Matt Boyd | 10-Nov-05 03:36 PM | 0 | 314 |
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Vaccine Damage Payment
I have a vaccine damage appeal coming up shortly and I have never done one before. It is accepted that the claimant has been vaccine damaged, the issu | Dparr | 10-Nov-05 03:19 PM | 0 | 273 |
Disability related benefits
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