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Date: 15.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: at last got awarder DLA

hi just wanted to tell everyone i at last got my desicion (after firstly being refused then a medical at my house)i have been awarded high mobility rate and low rate care i am so pleased and although i thought i should have got more on the care level i am glad to have got anything at all a few of my friends said i should appeal the care rate as i have become much worse since i first applied, it is the help and support of this forum that has helped me through when i have had bad days (and there have been alot of them)does anyone else have any advise on being awarded and then appealing?? i just want to say to people who have not yet or are in the middle of an appeal dont give up you are entitled to get this and keep fighting xx
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Date: 15.06.2011
From: Lee

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

Congrats on the appeal and them finally acknowledging Arthritis as a disability.

Even if its not the top rate at least they have given you something and acknowledged it

I havent claimed myself as unsure if i can so still awaiting to see the CAB

Ev
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Date: 15.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

thanks lee it was the CAB i went to they filled out my form and everything they were brilliant, yeah it is good to know that they do ackowledge that we do have a disability, i think the gp that did my medical was a really nice guy so not sure if that helped ive heard there can be some miserable ones out there, you should defo look into applying lee nyou can still work and claim as its not means tested, good luck with the CAB im sure they will be very helpful xx
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Date: 15.06.2011
From: marlene

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

Well done Lynn, still waiting my appeal 11 weeks now. Told i should hear by the end of the month.Its so nice to hear someone is actualy getting what the entitled to. Take care.
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Date: 16.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

aw im sorry you are still waiting i got the call yesterday as i had forgot to put my account number on the form(this arthritis is really doing funny things with my memory lol.) i had a dr visit then she called to say i wouldnt need to go to tribunal as they have over turned my award i was so pleased the CAB still think i should appeal the care componanat as i have got much worse since i originnaly applied im only 34 and between my mother and mother-inlaw keeping the kids and house going i dont know what id doxx keep fighting marlene you will get what you deserve im sure xx
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Date: 16.06.2011
From: Dilizjo

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

Congratulations Lynne I am so happy for you:)
I have just put in my appeal so fingers crossed:)
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Date: 16.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

aw i hope the appeal goes ok i was so nervous when they said the doctor was coming out to give me a medical but im sure if that happens he/she will see that you are in need of it fingers crossed let me know how u go x
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Date: 16.06.2011
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

Congratulations Lynn, I am realy pleased for you :)
You havent got anything that you dont deserve. take care. x
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Date: 17.06.2011
From: Dilizjo

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

ty Lynn and I'll keep you updated..... my problem at the minute is my fingers resemble oversized sausages and am finding it difficult to cross them:(
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Date: 17.06.2011
From: marlene

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

I spoke to DLA to ask about decision after waiting 12weeks. Just told i might hear something by the end of the month.Well i guess i'll just wait. Take care everyone.
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Date: 17.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

aw i hope to hear some good news for dilizjo and marlene my fingers are mot much better but i will keep them crossed lol good luckx
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Date: 17.06.2011
From: marlene

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

Thanks Lynn r, Its so nice to know other people are routing for us. Take care.
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Date: 17.06.2011
From: lynn r

Subject: Re: at last got awarder DLA

u r very welcome let me know how it goes
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