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ESA50 form and new evidence

Hi, helping my son with form . Says send only medical evidence you have already do not ask for new. At the risk of sounding thick, surely up to date evidence is important and nescassary. My son is having CBT and his long term condition has worsened . Should we request a support/ assessment letter from therapist anyway.
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They mainly put that to stop everyone rushing to their GP as soon as they get an assessment form.
If you already have evidence that shows the current problems then there's no need for any more. But if conditions have changed then it sounds like new evidence would be helpful in your sons case. Bear in mind it's based on the ability to complete tasks within the descriptors though, a CBT therapist may not understand how his conditions impact his daily life. Just writing about his diagnosis may not be helpful.
It may be relevant to send a supporting letter as long as it is new evidence and treatment