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Confused about ESA

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Zoemcq
Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
edited May 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
I was out into wrag at first and then I put in a MR which was declined. I have sent the court form off for tribunal but in January this year I got a e50 form and was put in support without another assessment. I phoned DWP and I didn't get an explanation. As I have been put in the support group is there any point in going to tribunal ?.
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Zoemcq and welcome

    When were you put into WRAG ?
    Is your ESA CB only or do you have an IR element ?
    Do you claim PIP ?


    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    I was on cont based for a year and been on income based for just less than a year. Yes I get PIP standard daily.
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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Zoemcq

    Good Morning & Welcome ??

    We have got some info on “ESA”

    Here’s a link below for you.

    https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/employment-and-support-allowance

    Please let me know if you need a hand ? going through the info above????

    @steve51
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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    Hi thanks for the info. I already know all that though so unfortunately this does not help with my query.
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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Zoemcq

    I’m “very very sorry” to hear that the info was no good!!!

    I can forward your post onto one of our “Benefit Advisors” 

    Can you please let me know if this would be better for you???

    @steve51
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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @Zoemcq :)
    I'll more your question into the ESA section of the forum and I hope you get some answers soon.
    Scope

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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    Thanks Chloe. Thanks Steve. I am grateful for the posts, however I jus don't know whether or not to goto tribunal or not ?. 
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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Zoemcq, I understand this is a hard decision to make, especially because of the time and stress. This is completely up to you but the community will support you with whatever decision you make.
    Scope

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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    I don't think I've got anything to lose ? 
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    I am not sure if this is straight forward ( morphine has got my brain atm )
    You probably should get trained advice from an agency near you.

    @poppy123456 what are your thoughts please
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,025 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2019
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    Hi,

    How long was the time between the first decision and the 2nd decision please? Also when did you first claim ESA?
    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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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    Tribunal services told me that it's from 23rd June 2018. The second decision was in Jan/Feb this year.  I can't remember when it was maybe about 18 months ago. Sorry I'm not much help can't get to my paperwork.
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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    Yes I might go see the advisor who helped me fill in the court form for tribunal 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,025 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2019
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    That means that there's a 7-8 month difference in the decision dates. Also if you claimed after April 2017 then WRAG will only pay you £73 per week.

    My opinion is, yes most definitely worth take it to Tribunal. Whatever decision the Tribunal make, it won't make any difference to the decision you recently had. The only advantage to you would be if the Tribunal awarded you limited capability for work related activity (Support Group) then you'll receive backdated money from the date the decision was made.

    If i were you, i'd continue. Good luck.
    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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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    Thanks I'm just feeling a bit anxious about it all. The tribunal place said I'm on week 43 and they do them between 48-59 weeks give or take. 
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  • Zoemcq
    Zoemcq Community member Posts: 9 Listener
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    I didn't think they would give 7/8 months of back pay. 
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    Zoemcq said:
    I didn't think they would give 7/8 months of back pay. 
    They can if you are placed LCWRA group so nothing to lose

    @poppy123456 thanks you I thought ther might be something possible but the spiders in my head are fuzzing things up :)

    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,025 Disability Gamechanger
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    CR is correct, if the decision by the Tribunal is LCWRA then they will owe you backdated money.

    No problem @CockneyRebel always happy to help! Give those spiders a flick ;)
    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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