Considering appeal

KJK

My daughter has developed AIS (adolesent idiopathic scoliosis).  She is 12 and the severity at last x-ray 63 degrees and has recently deteriorated further. On the list for surgery. Constantly in pain. Exhausted when mobilising which deteriorate. We have applied for DLA refused. Mandatory consideration  still refused.  Considering appeal. They have not considered any of the further points I have put forward.  Any advice or support anybody can give please
KJK

steve51

Hi @KJK

Good Afternoon & Welcome 😃😃😃

We have got some great info/advice on “PIP”

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip/

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/challenging-PIP-or-other-benefits-decisions/

I have just gone through my “PIP/MR”

I would be more than happy in helping you with your’s if required???  

@steve51

chiarieds

Hi @KJK - Welcome to the community, 'tho I'm sorry to read about your daughter's problems. Do you have a date for her surgery yet?

KJK

Awaiting date.  Waiting to be seen again by surgeon and of January. She is on list

Cressida

As your daughter is listed for surgery they may feel that her condition will improve. One of my friend's daughter had the operation 2 years ago and has made an amazing recovery so I hope all goes well for your daughter.

poppy123456

Hi,

It will depend when the surgery is planned for. Usually surgery is only done to improve a condition and with this surgery recovery can be quite quick. I knew someone who had this done a few years ago and they were back to normal activity very quickly afterwards, For DLA for a child the child must expect the condition to last at least 6 months. Only you can make the decision whether or not to appeal.

Good luck to your daughter for the surgery and i hope she makes a good recovery.