Could you please tell me if i could apply for ESA?

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sharri1959

Hi Could you please tell me if i could apply for ESA with a condition that i am now suffering with after radiotherapy, I did receive ESA when i was diagnosed with Cancer last year but this was stopped in April after a medical assessment said i didn't have enough points     

CockneyRebel

You can reapply for ESA if you can show a new or significantly worstened condition

CR

BenefitsTrainingCo

Hi @sharri1959

As CR correctly says, if your condition has deteriorated significantly, or you have a new condition then yes you can re-apply - you indicate that you have a condition following radiotherapy - this sounds like it may be new? Medical evidence indicating deterioration/new condition always helps - e.g. ask the doctor to note in the sick note that the condition is in addition.

It may well be worth giving it a go, and don't forget you have a right of appeal if they refuse.

Let us know if you need any more specific advice.

Kind regards,

Mary