So Now I am not Disabled enough !!

[ebonyallen]

Recieved a letter today to tell me that my renewal claim for DLA has been turned down as I am in there view not Disabled enough. For those of you who do not know me I have lost my leg above the knee, have Kidney failure, blind in one eye and have osteoparosis to name a few things wrong with me.
I often see threads of here regarding people having horses and on benifits and always feel very guilty as I am one of those, Ebony is my life and is the only reason that I get up every day and keep trying to life my so called life, she is my world and now the thought of not being able to have her is well, I will not even go there.
Every day I am mocked by people who judge me because of the way I walk or not as the case may be, Ebony just loves me for who I am, so now I have got to go in front of a panel of people and try and justify my disability, the thought of that scares me silly. I have worked all my life and always paid my own way and I hate having to life on hadouts from the state as dispite all I still have my pride, and now think whats is the bloody point of it all, I see other people who seem to get everything and when ever I need anything its always a fight, how can I not be Disabled enough. Pointless post really but just need to get it off my chest before I scream. Thanks for taking the time to read.

 

[rhino]

 

[trakehnersrock!]

It's because of all the lying cheats that genuine people like you have to prove their disability. It stinks!

 

[Capriole]

its a joke really it is.

I believe there are people that can help fill in the forms, and come with you to the interrogation. My mother was talking to someone that does that as her job, Im not sure of the details but could email her if you liked?

 

[only_me]

Fight it - anyone who has lost a limb does deserve to get disability allowance - especially being blind in one eye but you would need to be registered as such? Actually I would have thought that you automatically receive DLA after having a limb amputated.

Definitely appeal this.

 

[Fuzznugget]

Oh that is not on! I hope your claim ends up going through.

 

[Calvo]

The DLA are being idiots with everyone now. Its all down to how things are worded. A few people I know are being turned down and they are very disabled and its annoys me so much because you are either disabled or not. My mum (who very ill with ME etc cant work bless her got declined but she had to fight so hard but she did eventually get it thank god) So hang in there hun, just fight for it and dont let them change the subject etc

 

[rubysmum]

i have nothing useful to say - sadly - but just wanted to send my positive vibes

 

[B_2_B]

How ridiculous

Please try to stay strong, go in there with your head high, you have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about.

 

[Curragh]

What is this country coming to?!

What a awful way to be treated! I do hope you appeal their decision?

Chin up

 

[SamanthaUK]

That is disgusting! It's because of all those liars, benefit frauds etc.. Some people!

 

[ebonyallen]

its a joke really it is.

I believe there are people that can help fill in the forms, and come with you to the interrogation. My mother was talking to someone that does that as her job, Im not sure of the details but could email her if you liked?

Thank you that would be great, it is a very long form and if you world something in their view the wrong way then thats it, every two years I have to do this, my leg sadly is not going to GROW back !!

 

[Jake10]

benefitsandwork.co.uk are very helpful

 

[Ibblebibble]

i know it won't make you feel any better but it's not just you that is going through this, my best mate has a degenerative spine disease, she has rods and pins in her lower spine, arthritis in her neck and shoulders and was medically retired from her civil servant job, she got refused DLA and was put on incapacity benefit. 2 weeks ago she got a letter telling her she had to go for an interview where they told her that to keep her benefit she has to look for voluntary or paid part time work!!! she can't sit for long periods because of her back, can't walk far and can't carry anything , wtf kind of job do they think she can do??!!
This govts 'overhaul of the benefits system' is an absolute insult to people like yourselves and my friend

 

[skint1]

It's because of all the lying cheats that genuine people like you have to prove their disability. It stinks!

This. I am so sorry Ebonyallen, my friend is going through the same thing, and she is a very ill lady, it's not fair. I am sure that we all know a few people who probably could work and just don't, but the vast majority of claimants are probably genuine.

To my way of thinking the government would recover a lot more money if it were to hunt down tax evaders and shut down the many tax loopholes that exist in our country. A country that has made it acceptable sport for rich people and corporations to pay the least possible amount of tax and then a bit less.

 

[Tammytoo]

First of all some cyber hugs for you.

Take up Capriole's offer and get details of the form-filling expert. Get your doctor and/or specialist on side and see if they can help in any way with putting your appeal across.

I can't believe how they can say you aren't disabled enough, especially when you see what some people get away with.

You don't deserve to be treated so shabbily - but don't let the b----ds grind you down!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

That is disgusting! It's because of all those liars, benefit frauds etc.. Some people!

This ^^^ as always those who deserve are the 1st denied.

 

[SusannaF]

This DLA revamp is ridiculous They say they're reassessing people thoroughly, and then add that their target is to cut numbers by 20%. How can you have a target like that BEFORE you've done the re-assessment? They are bound to cut off people who really do need DLA, all for the sake of their target.

 

[Arizahn]

Another favourite line of theirs:
"Yes, we agree you are disabled, but since you seem to be coping we won't be paying you any benefit!"

For coping, read have to be supervised 24/7 in case I injure myself or have a seizure and collapse whilst crossing the road!

They are a pain in the proverbial

 

[MrsMozart]

Sorry to hear this. I hope it gets sorted out very quickly.

 

[ebonyallen]

When I phoned up to query this I was asked if I messed the bed, I did not know to laugh or cry and found myself saying NO I have only lost my leg, they made me fell like a real low life, I would rather still be working and have a leg than having to ask for help, I so hate it,

 

[juliette]

That's simply outrageous! Fight them for what you are entitled to.

 

[teresagarsden]

I realy do feel for you.
Seems that the benefits people are contacting everybody.....
Mum has just had hers stopped and some days she can hardly move, I know that they need to be tougher but this is going from one extreme to the other.
Fight them and appeal. Make sure that you get the backdated monies owed too.
Good luck

 

[abitodd]

Very sorry to hear this.
As others have said,you need to appeal.
I would also write to your MP.............(He/she may have claimed over 100K in expenses in the past)...............(ignore that comment.)
Politicians are elected to ensure that our democracy works for US.
Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[misst]

It is really rotten for people like you, I am sorry you have to go through this. It is no help to you I know, but I follow your posts on here and admire your guts. I hope some of the help offered bears fruit for you and things are resolved quickly x

 

[Black_Horse_White]

Yet a woman from Romania gets £500 per week benefits, sad world we now live in. I really hope you get what you deserve, you fight for it xxx

 

[Kiribati_uk]

Thats not right!!!!!!!
Big Hugs, be strong!!

 

[JingleTingle]

This sort of thing makes me so angry. Please try not to be downhearted - I am sure all those that know you value you no matter what your disability might be and would not want you feeling so down about the silly **** who send out these heartless assessments.

Can any one come with you to give you moral support whilst you challenge their decision?

Virtual hugs, but that really doesnt help does it?

 

[Holly Hocks]

I work in benefits - it's a known thing that DLA is being tightened up. Unfortunately I've met a lot of people in your position and others who are getting high rate care and mobility for a bad back! You must appeal this ridiculous decision. If you contact the Citizens Advice Bureau they will have a Welfare Benefits Officer who will be able to help. Alternatively see if you have a Disability Action office or similar in your area who will also be able to help. Good luck - fight to the end!!

 

[Miss L Toe]

I have not read all the posts, but I was so depressed five years ago, I could not leave my house to sign on, I was in tears, and was still considered to be fit to work, it was a nightmare.
I would lose benefit if I did not attend a benefit interview, but I was unable to leave the house, if I left the house, therefore I could work!