So after 10 months of waiting, I finally had my Tribunal today. Did all my prep, compiled notes, submitted all medical evidence I had etc.
It was a telephone tribunal. So, the first odd thing was there was no disability specialist, just a judge and doctor. They asked me if I was happy to proceed that being the case and, not knowing how long it would be for the next appointment, I said yes.
There was a couple of general questions about my claim, why I was appealing etc, and then the Judge advised that they (him and the GP) felt I had been overscored by the original HP and the MR, both of which had agreed the same points.
(I had originally been awarded 11 points daily living and 0 points mobility) .
To say I was surprised is an understatement. I only needed one more point for enhanced, which I was convinced I would get (for washing and bathing, I have spinal/ nerve issues) and I had medical evidence and proof from various health professionals and evidence of procedures that I felt would get me standard mobility.
They wouldn’t discuss with me what areas they felt I was overscored in, or if they had even considered my mobility etc, but I reluctantly agreed to withdraw my appeal at this point.
They will send me out a copy of their decision with the tribunal appeal ‘on hold’ while I get a chance to read their summary and make a decision. I can fully withdraw my appeal (in snake and ladders terms, all the way back to the bottom of the board) or decide to proceed with that warning that I may lose my award entirely.
Very frustrating afternoon. I have no idea if they felt I was overscored by 1 point or 5, or even what areas. I wasn’t even appealing most of them just 2 daily living descriptors (for additional points).
anybody else had similar situations? What did you do?
