Problems with ESA
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craig23
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Hi everyone I am having problems with my e.s.a
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in 2014 I went on e.s.a because of my depression/ knees and back I went to the doctors and she put me on tablets... I got 9 points on my esesment medical which was a joke, dwp then put me in a suport group for 12 months after they canceled my e.s.a because I didn't pass the allocated points on the medical again.. this debate went on for months. and stressed me even more, I found out if your condition has changed you can apeal. my scan now shows advance osteoarthritis in both knees and my back, so I have done two mandatory reconsiderations and they have failed my last medical before Christmas this year I couldn't understand the lady doing the medical, and I had to sit in the chair for an hour most of the stuff I told her she's not even put down...on top of my condition my depression was not great in the medical and was not offerd any support, she told me to turn over my hands and measured my calf muscles then about 5 weeks later my letter said I failed again..
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You really need some help for an appeal against the decisions. Is there a local citizens advice who can put you in touch with a disability rights advisor who can assist in completing the forms and advocate at any hearing of new assessment
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It's no just the forms my medical X-ray's and scans that tell everyone who needs to know what's going on.. I've sent medical evidence certificates notes etc...and my condition is worse that last time I claimed..and my doctor wrote to D.w.p this system is failing me and others
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I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're having with ESA, @craig23. It sounds really tough.
I agree with Carolecatwoman that contacting your local Citizens Advice could help you get some useful support and advice.
If you're going to appeal, we do have some useful information about appealing a DWP benefits decision on our website, including some resources on tribunals. You may find the following videos of interest - they're relevant for ESA as well as PIP :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67tDSlsityY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIHjSpNNbQo
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please do get in touch.
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