Hi, my name is mariech!

mariech

Hi I currently receive ESA WRAG group after the HCP gave no points and deemed me fit for work! I was called by a decision maker who disagreed with the HCP report and placed me in the WRAG group for 1 year. I asked for a statement of reasons which I received. On going over this the decision maker accepted that my condition is having a major impact on my life both physically and mentally, finding me capable of work at this time could put me at substantial risk to my mental state and physical well being. I would have thought this would place me in the support group. I was previously in the support group and returned to work voluntarily as I was managing the pain, however, my conditions worsened and I had to stop working. I also asked for a supersession re PIP as I was receiving standard rate for both care and mobility. The rheumatologist report stated I have degenerative conditions which will worsen, and they have. In their wisdom, they took away the mobility component and maintained the care component so once again I am on the appeal trail. Rant over, look forward to sharing other experiences.  

Richard_Scope

Hi @mariech

Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
If you need anything, just let us know. 

thespiceman

Hello @mariech   Pleased to meet you welcome.

Thank you for sharing and telling the community your story.

You will find others who are similar to yourself on the forum. Have a look around. Feel free to comment.

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Please take care

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