So Now I am not Disabled enough !!

[mightymammoth]

lp

Thank you yes I have and 3 years ago they did this to me before and I had to fight to get it, so I really do not understand why, what has changed NOTHING in fact more things have started to play up and go wrong, it just gets so wearing having to go through this just to try and get some help, I do not expect the earth just enought so that I can get by, my mum and dad are great and help me alot with Ebony, but they can not afford to do anymore then they do at the moment.

How did you go about it 3 years ago? Dont give up the fight I know its draining and unfair but you need that money to keep your horsey in carrots

 

[Pedantic]

I have never understood how some who blatantly don't deserve it seem to get everything, and those that do deserve it have to fight tooth and nail to get some small amount, and then those that are born here and worked some years get nothing, and then some illegal we can't send back because of their human rights get benefit hand over fist and their arse wiped for them as well.

Enshrine of Tools.

 

[Spotsrock]

Fight. Fight. Fight. Please. Be strong and fight. If u got pregnant round here they'd pay ur bills and give u a flat. Disabled and ur on ur own unless u fight. We're here to listen to rants if it helps but stand up for urself and get what ur due. Good luck fingers crossed. X

 

[Jake10]

benefitsandwork.co.uk are very helpful

Please have a look at this website they know their stuff.

 

[ebonyallen]

How did you go about it 3 years ago? Dont give up the fight I know its draining and unfair but you need that money to keep your horsey in carrots

It was horrid, I had to go in front of 5 people and was questioned for a good half an hour on how I managed to do things and what my life was like, it made me feel as if I was on trial at crown court, trying to explain how long it takes me to do things etc etc, one person said that it should have never have got that far, do they not keep records to see that I have been here before and was in the end given it back, even if they do this does not help me now, everything has stopped and you know the one they take it away quick enough but seem to delay if they decide to give it back (big sigh)

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[mightymammoth]

just remember to pitch it to them from the perspective of your absolute worst day, you will appeal wont you?

 

[JadeyyBabeyy]

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.

may i ask why you said especially being blind in one eye?

for OP im sorry you have to prove your disable, surely loosing any limb would allow you to recieve disability allowance

 

[guesstimation]

It's ridiculous the DLA will try it on in the hope some people will roll over. Get help and Fight it and I hope you'll be ok in the meantime. What annoys me so much is you have to appeal and can end up really struggling in the time leading up to appeal, its all very well they back date but what about the fact u actually need it.

Sorry if repeating others not read all the replies.

It scares me as I suffer with ME and have had to give up a lot in my life so I can be well enough to work and I really struggle a lot of the time luckily I have understanding bosses but I've been off for 6 months at a time before and I'm petrified about not being able to afford to live if I do get worse.

My pony has always got me through I've had to give up seeing him during most week nights as just so exhausted but he keeps me going no matter what.

I hope you manage to successfully fight it and be strong

 

[ebonyallen]

just remember to pitch it to them from the perspective of your absolute worst day, you will appeal wont you?

Yes I will, as much as I do not want to go there again, I really have no choice, thats another thing I hate they have my life in their hands, and that really is a feeling that I hope that none of you will ever have to deal with, if you had asked me 6 years ago I would never have thought that this would be me now. Not a nice feeling

 

[LMJ]

P.M if need any advice. Worked in land of welfare rights for many years and also seeing the fallback of folks being migrated from Incap to ESA being refused . Have M.S myself and my ponio is my life . xx

 

[JessPickle]

Citizens advise bureau are amazing. Sure they'd be able to help It's awful there putting you through this

 

[ebonyallen]

Thank you LMJ, I need to sort my head out and get back into fighting mode, many people on here have there different issues and really are the only one that can understand what a horse can bring too and add to your life, she had seen me through months of hell when I really did not see the point of going on our specail friends do give us a reason to carry on, they need us, but they will never really know how much we need them. When the going gets tough I go and see my Ebony and tell her all my problems and she just listens, what more can any of us ask for.

 

[crellow4]

DLA is designed to help those people who's disability impairs their ability to perform day to day tasks. The benefit is to help towards the additional costs incurred because of the incapacity, for example paying for assistance. Having a limb amputated is not an automatic qualifier, nor is being partially sighted. I know it's tough on you and I don't doubt your life is made incredibly difficult however DLA is not paid to 'compensate' for your injuries. If you are now able to perform most basic tasks, most of the time then it may be that the benefit has been correctly withdrawn?

 

[ebonyallen]

DLA is designed to help those people who's disability impairs their ability to perform day to day tasks. The benefit is to help towards the additional costs incurred because of the incapacity, for example paying for assistance. Having a limb amputated is not an automatic qualifier, nor is being partially sighted. I know it's tough on you and I don't doubt your life is made incredibly difficult however DLA is not paid to 'compensate' for your injuries. If you are now able to perform most basic tasks, most of the time then it may be that the benefit has been correctly withdrawn?

I am unable to walk un aided, if the pavement slopes slightly or if there is a stone or a twig that I walk on I will trip stumble or at worst fall over. I have to have help to do most of the things that I people take for granted. If I am sick or worse and I am unable to get my leg on in time I will have an acident, put yourself in that position. My leg goes all the way up to my backside and will and times makes sores then I am unable to py bedut my leg on and am stuck in my bed. If I am downstairs and need the loo I have to go upstairs and sometimes I do not make it, I need help to do allsorts of things, and would ask anyone to live my life for one day to see how they get on. During the gales I got blown over, after spending five mins stuck in a island in the middle of the road trying to get home, so yes I think I am disabled and yes I think that they have taken it away from me incorrectley, but that is just my opion, but I suppose I am a bit biased.

 

[FRESHMAN]

OMG was not going to post before reading the last reply from crellow4. I had a real good friend here shortly after reading this thread, she works for DLA benefits office & holds a high positions in the organisation. She also knows I went through lots of problems with my Mum regarding DLA ( when she was alive)
So ok you are all going to absolutely hate me, but as was pointed out to me. & rendered me speechless.
Government benefits are paid to help people to get through day to day challenges hopefully a little easier than without them.
They are to provide basic care for those groups that really need it.

They are not there to provide someone with a "hobby" or "desire" no matter how therapuetic. This would include a horse which is a needy animal requiring daily care, & considerable expense.
I suppose what she means is: If on an almost daily basis you can commit to caring for any 3rd party, attending to it's needs & financially providing for its care then you are not in need of government financial support. Or more hard hitting. Tax Payers Money. Should this person be a Mother, looking after a child or another family member he/she would not be facing this situation.
This angle took me by surprise but I have to admit it got me tinking about whats right & wrong.
Please do not shoot the messenger. I have simply posted this as food for thought.

 

[Stark Dismay]

DLA is designed to help those people who's disability impairs their ability to perform day to day tasks. The benefit is to help towards the additional costs incurred because of the incapacity, for example paying for assistance. Having a limb amputated is not an automatic qualifier, nor is being partially sighted. I know it's tough on you and I don't doubt your life is made incredibly difficult however DLA is not paid to 'compensate' for your injuries. If you are now able to perform most basic tasks, most of the time then it may be that the benefit has been correctly withdrawn?

Shallow, callow crellow, walk a mile in an amputee's shoe, or talk a look at a blind person's life through their eyes, and come back at tell us again about how you believe DLA should not be paid to them if they are 'managing.' Many brave strong people manage. DLA is not compensation, as you correctly state. But there are many things many people need that do occur additional cost, and you don't know the half of it.

I am usually first in line to call for DLA to be removed from those who abuse it. But I can't believe for one minute that a one-legged, one-eyed person could ever be accused of abusing it.

 

[Mithras]

The system seems to reward those who do nothing to help themselves. Ironically if you lay about all day, put on 5 stones and developed all sorts of "lifestyle" ailments you would almost certainly be eligible. Without even having the injuries you suffered.

Hopefully the matter of the appeal will just prove to an administrative hurdle to overcome.

 

[teasle]

Then would authorities remove benefit from any pet owner- dont under estimat e the cost of a dog or cat? My cat costs 15 quid a week to fee the horse 12 . Surely someone as disabled as the op must be entitled to benefits- if not who is?

 

[PucciNPoni]

Shallow, callow crellow, walk a mile in an amputee's shoe, or talk a look at a blind person's life through their eyes, and come back at tell us again about how you believe DLA should not be paid to them if they are 'managing.' Many brave strong people manage. DLA is not compensation, as you correctly state. But there are many things many people need that do occur additional cost, and you don't know the half of it.

I am usually first in line to call for DLA to be removed from those who abuse it. But I can't believe for one minute that a one-legged, one-eyed person could ever be accused of abusing it.

Eh? How is that shallow?! I think the poster was purely stating what DLA is about.

I've no doubt that the OP's day to day trials are an issue which we all can sympathise with. However, I don't see that what Crellow has stated can be called shallow/callow! Maybe DLA's purpose should be reviewed with unbiased eyes and go from there.

 

[Kaylum]

Eh? How is that shallow?! I think the poster was purely stating what DLA is about.

I've no doubt that the OP's day to day trials are an issue which we all can sympathise with. However, I don't see that what Crellow has stated can be called shallow/callow! Maybe DLA's purpose should be reviewed with unbiased eyes and go from there.

Exactly ^^^^

If you dont like the way the country is run dont vote the tories in again, because they have cut jobs down to the bone those that dont get the extra money will need work. OH yes employment is at an all time high yeeehaaaa. The DLA its not their fault they have been given orders on what to do as I also work for the civil service you have no idea what its like at the moment. You can turn around tomorrow and be told your job has gone, hundreds of hard working people have lost their jobs from our work and have had no choice and no jobs to go to.

 

[Sprout]

This makes my blood boil - genuine people like you are paying the price for the madness of todays mindless form filling, and for the despicable people claiming when they have no need.

My heart goes out to you, and I hope you are able to fight and get what you deserve. x

 

[canteron]

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?

I have a friend in a similar situation and it is very distressing. As someone who doesn't know their way around the benefits world I think it is a very good idea to take advice and find out how to tackle it. I know my friend went in determined to be very proud, brave and strong and that really made her situation so much worse.

Good luck.

 

[Booboos]

What an awful situation to be in!

As others have suggested you need to appeal/fight this. Unfortunately I have no idea how you go about doing that, but perhaps there is some advice on line? Or there might be a forum that deals with these issues where you could ask for help?

 

[Dovorian]

370,000 migrants claiming work related benefits.........

A man I know of claims benefits, and has 3 horses on DIY livery. That does cause people to mutter.

It it all so unfair!

 

[PucciNPoni]

370,000 migrants claiming work related benefits.........

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I'm not quite sure how that works? I'm a "migrant" who is self employed. I'm non EU, however, so perhaps it's EU migrants? As a non EU migrant worker, I have zero rights to any public benefits (other than NHS), even though for ten years I have worked, paid my taxes, employed people, contributed to the community. Yet as long as I'm not a British Citizen, I will have no claim to jobseekers/dole etc...

 

[Tinypony]

This is shocking! What about speaking to CRB, your GP or maybe SS? I'll give you a ring over the weekend. x

 

[Spudlet]

They're putting my little brother through the wringer too Keep fighting OP, and get some outside advice to help you wade through - the DLA forms are no joke at the best of times!

 

[Piccy]

How totally disgusting I really hope you appeal op

 

[DW Team]

I am so shocked I wish I could do something to help please have a big (((((()))))) Good luck and I hope someone will be able to help with your appeal. Would your local CAB be able to help?

 

[TicTac]

FFS ( sorry for the language) I can only repeat what others of said but you must fight this ridiculous decision !