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tara2019
Member Posts: 215 Pioneering
Hi I'm wanting advice I'm still waiting for tribunal which should be end of april/may 2020 my conditions have got s lot worse my doctor has requested emergency mri scan and I'm off work again I could walk up to 20 metres with discomfort but over the past 4 months I cant walk with out extreme pain in my lower back n spine do I inform dwp about my changes or just wait for tribunal
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HI,Reporting changes to DWP before the hearing will mean that any new decision made will overrule the Tribunal decision. Reporting changes will mean more forms to fill in and return and another face to face assessment is most likely.Never report changes while waiting for a Tribunal without first getting some expert face to face advice from an advice agency near you. This link will help you find what's local to you.
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Thanks poppy that's what I thought I'm just waiting for emergency mri scan so my doctor will no more what's going on x
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@tara2019 Hello and welcome to the community, this happens to lots of people due to the waiting times for tribunals often people have a worsening of conditions, but the tribunal will only look at how your condition affected you at the time of the assessment as this is the decision you are appealing against. Good luck for the tribunal I hope it goes well, and also your scans
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Thanks I will just have more evidence etc for the review which will prob be june this year thanks
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I will thanks for all advice given over the past year x
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