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Jamesss
Jamesss Community member Posts: 3 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello everyone, does anyone know if I claim esa I have marfan syndrome I suffer mainly with fatigue and pain, I don't know where to turn for help thanks everyone for any advice
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  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello and welcome, ESA will depend on how you illnesses, disability affects you in relationship to the ESA descriptors. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,266 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    Whether or not you can claim ESA will depend on your circumstances. New claims for Income Related ESA aren't possible because all areas are now a full Universal credit area.

    If you've paid enough NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years then claiming New style contributions ESA maybe possible. You'll need sick notes from your GP and evidence to support your claim.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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