Date: 25.11.2010
From: Amy
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Subject: R.A and DLA
Hi,
I am new to this forum and just need some advice here please :-) I was diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 12 and now being 21 I have just been advised that I should apply for DLA by my doctor and also my works OH. I got help filling in the forms from a benefits advisor through our council and received a letter today to say they were getting a report from my consultant. Am I right in thinking that most times they deny your DLA on your first attempt? I'm not looking for the care side of things as I still live with my parents and get a lot of help but it's more the mobilty side of things as this has affected me on my day to day activities and I have had to give up a lot of normal things a 21 year old would do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I wasn't even aware I would be entitled to this at all until a few months ago!
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Date: 25.11.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: R.A and DLA
Amy I'm an oldie compared to you but age should not come into it for DLA ;0) I was refused the 1st time and was also refused at the Tribunal. The Citizens Advice filled out my 2nd application and I got it with a letter from my GP . Good Luck ;0)
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Date: 26.11.2010
From: Amy
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Subject: Re: R.A and DLA
Thanks, I'm keeping my fingers crossed but I am preparing myself to be rejected 1st time and then I can try again! x
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Date: 26.11.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: R.A and DLA
Amy have some confidence, I was awarded high rate mobility, and low rate care the first time I applied but good luck, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.take care x
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Date: 27.11.2010
From: Amy
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Subject: Re: R.A and DLA
Thanks Lynn, I'm waiting to hear back so fingers crossed! x
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Date: 28.11.2010
From: Lynn B
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Subject: Re: R.A and DLA
Fingers and toes crossed Amy, good luck....t.c. x
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