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Bella03
Bella03 Community member Posts: 22 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi, My child gets DLA and is awarded until 2025 but i received a letter in march with a telephone appointment on to discuss if they are getting the right amount of DLA, They said there name was pulled out at random….. has this happened to anyone one else? They said the benefit could change, if there needs have, never had this before.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,094 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes, they do sometimes do random checks like this. They sometimes do the same for those claiming PIP. They are checking that the award is correct.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Bella03
    Bella03 Community member Posts: 22 Connected
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    Thank for replying, i feeling happier now, my child has got worse and has had some new diagnosis since the claim started and i know you have to tell them if there is a change in circumstance but it never entered my mind to let them know, i would have if they had got any better, just never thought about letting them know they are worse…. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,094 Disability Gamechanger
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    A worsening of condition doesn’t automatically entitle them to a higher award. DLA isn’t awarded based on a diagnosis. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Bella03
    Bella03 Community member Posts: 22 Connected
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    Hi, i understand that, i was just worried as i didn't tell them at the time, which was over a year ago.
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