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Would I qualify for the ESA.

Hello everyone I hope you are all keeping well and safe, I would kindly like to ask I put in my application for ESA just before April I phoned today to ask how the application was going, I was informed that it had been picked up but due to the current situation they were running behind with the process of applications. The man I spoke with told me to make an account and I would be able to see my national insurance contributions over the last three years which he stated was what they take into account with ESA from 2017-2018- 2018- 2019- 2019- 2020, I have no gaps in these years however the amounts I have paid seem small just approx £890- £580- £ 650 over the three years will this matter in there decision. Also does anyone know if I am entitled would the money be back dated from the date they received my application, questions I know I should have asked when I spoke with them today, however my head was like mince what with trying to chase up my review with PIP. Thanks to all for your valuable time. Hope you all have a great evening. Thanks.
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That does seem like a long time to be waiting for them to process your claim, if you've no gaps in your NI contributions you should be eligible. I believe it's usually only supposed to be a few weeks after initial claim to receive the first assessment-rate payment. Did you definitely apply for New Style ESA?
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I did explain to the lady I understand that we are all living in a difficult time and am aware there will more than likely be a back log of applications to go through, however it does not help my current situation, I also informed her on three occasions now I have been promised a call back and have not received one call, she apologised but said to give them another week. Guess nothing more I can do but wait now. Have a great evening, take care.
I really hope you hear soon. You have been more than patient.
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I know exactly how your feeling filed a medical questionnaire 27th January 20, asked in March when I would hear back told that everything was put on hold , My CAB advisor who sent the documents said they should carry out a paper based assessment ? ( not sure on this) I've sent another message on journal as still heard nothing from them ..
Hope you have a nice evening.Take care.
I was told that everything is on hold now.. So my assessment won’t be done till after this crisis is over.. ..
With regards your PIP it took me ages to get the results from the Mandatory which they just left the same they had not looked at it, I then took them to a tribunal which I had asked CAB for advice, I won my tribunal but PIP made me wait another month for them to decide if they wanted to appeal the judges decision.. I asked CAB they told me the only way PIP can appeal is if the Judge has made an error .. They said this is incredible rare.. It took about ages.. Stay positive you can do this, it does feel like they really drag their heels.
Stay Safe Take Care
Thats fantastic news Congratulations, Really glad they got your ESA sorted out.. So it’s just your PIP.. My ESA !!! Lol.. Well let’s hope that Lady Luck stays with us both and b4 long we both get some more good news.. They told me that I have to contact ESA via online feed... Their phone lines are dreadful I waited hour & half to have them hang up .. Take Care
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