Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and Constant Attendance Allowance

evostik

Hello, my husband receives 95% IIDB as he suffers from Pulmonary Fibrosis and Asbestos Related Pleural Plaques, diagnosed 10 years ago.  His last assessment for his condition was in April/May last year.  He was granted 100% Attendance Allowance early last year for 2 years reviewable in December 2024 - so far so good.  However, he received a letter from DWP regarding AA followed by further DWP IIDB letter stating that his Attendance Allowance would now be paid at 40% and 60% Constant Attendance Allowance payable by IIDB - the total payment exactly the same as before under AA.  We are at a loss to understand the reason for this as there has been no further assessment of his condition and the letter from IIDB is incomprehensible.  As his carer I don't have the time to wait hours for a phone call to be answered.  Is there anyone out there who could offer an explanation please?  I should add that we did not apply for Constant Attendance Allowance - really perplexed.