ESA

chris1962

hi, had assessment for pip got the higher rate personal care standard rate mobility, trying to get ESA but have to go to appeal court am i likely to win it , had assessment for blue badge and also got that, been waiting ages to get hearing date,

CockneyRebel

Hi chris and welcome

ESA and PIP use different criteria and although having a PIP award will help, by no means will it guarantee an ESA awardm
Depending on area tribunals can take 6-8 months or more. You could ring the tribunal clerk for an update on waiting times

CR

chris1962

been trying to find number for clerk ,going round in circles ,sorry forgot to say i have arthritis and fibromyalgia 

CockneyRebel

You should have an acceptance letter from the tribunal with the phone number on it
When did you send in your submission ?

CR

chris1962

all i had was a letter from dwp with their phone number saying tribunal would be in touch

CockneyRebel

what date was your MR decision ?
Did you submit form SSCS1 ?

CR

chris1962

yes i did i received awloads and loads of paperwork back from dwp ill go through it again later and check, I'm sure i downloaded it and sent it back with a copy of the MR to DWP early November 

CockneyRebel

You should have sent it to the tribunal service. They would then have written accepting your appeal. The DWP then have to prepare their case and send you a copy

CR

chris1962

yer your right i sent it to tribunal then received 2 copies of everything back , i will go through paperwork tomorrow double check . not to good tonight lot of pain

CockneyRebel

No problem, let us know when you feel better

CR

chris1962

is your name steve Harley lol