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These benefits problems are making me ill

Hi i had an esa assessment on 29th may and got 0 points as it was a tissue of lies from 6th august i was told i couldnt get esa & ive applied for universal credit. I have asbestosis & ive now appealed against esa & received my bundle of papers from DWP & am awaiting a tribunal date ? if i win my appeal as i can hardly walk with breathlessness & get put into the support group as when the judge sees me im sure he will can i go back onto esa as i had no choice as esa told me it had stopped. Im very confused as i was working i january but had to stop thruogh severe pain.I was getting cotribution based & this didnt affect my industrial injuries benefit ? however UC does ? i was awarded IIDB in may & pip standard rate also ? i am also appealing mobility PIP ? ive worked all my life & now all these benefit problems are making me ill ? im 63 and cant wait till i get my pension in 3 years its getting me down ? im on morphene, anti depressants inhalers as my chest pains are quite severe ?
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I am sorry to hear your current situation, unfortunately I am unsure how to advise, however there are very knowledgeable members in the community who will be in contact with you soon to advise.
I really do hope this gets sorted for you!
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
A very warm welcome.
Sorry to learn about your health and benefits problems.
Would suggest you seek guidance and support from a Welfare Rights Advisor, try your local CAB. You could also try AgeUK.
They could assist you with your appeal and do a benefits check for you.
Have you made a civil claim for your asbestosis?
Let us know if we can assist further.
Wishing you all the best for your tribunal, do let us know if we can be of any assistance. You may also like to take a look at Scope's guidance on appealing DWP decisions to help you prepare.