Help and advice please Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit appeal
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dave1955
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Hi
I have an appeal hearing in May 2018 at Luton crown court for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
I had my assessment In January 2017 and was awarded 7% for life for white tip finger (14% needed to be awarded the benefit) which has been caused by me using vibrating hand tools in my work.
I was assessed by atos.
So, after I lodged my appeal in March 2017, I now at long last have an appeal hearing in a few weeks, I have plenty of evidence and paper work which I believe to overturn this and be awarded enough points/percentage by the Judge and the panel.
However, I do not want to go in alone and face the panel as this can be extremely intimidating so I am led to believe by other people who have appealed their disability claims against the dwp.
So, I am asking for advice as to get me prepared for my hearing, or better still someone with knowledge of appeals and Industrial injuries can represent me.
Any advice would be welcome
Thanks
Dave
I have an appeal hearing in May 2018 at Luton crown court for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
I had my assessment In January 2017 and was awarded 7% for life for white tip finger (14% needed to be awarded the benefit) which has been caused by me using vibrating hand tools in my work.
I was assessed by atos.
So, after I lodged my appeal in March 2017, I now at long last have an appeal hearing in a few weeks, I have plenty of evidence and paper work which I believe to overturn this and be awarded enough points/percentage by the Judge and the panel.
However, I do not want to go in alone and face the panel as this can be extremely intimidating so I am led to believe by other people who have appealed their disability claims against the dwp.
So, I am asking for advice as to get me prepared for my hearing, or better still someone with knowledge of appeals and Industrial injuries can represent me.
Any advice would be welcome
Thanks
Dave
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Hello Dave @dave1955 and a warm welcome to the community. Glad you have found us.
I'm not qualified to advise on this, but we do have people who are and who should be getting back to you shortly.
Keep in touch.
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Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard -
Hello Richard
Thank you for your swift reply.
I shall look forward to someone getting in touch with me over my Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit appeal hearing.
Kind Regards
Dave -
Hi @dave1955, all the best for your appeal. Turn2Us have some good online guidance on the appeals process which may be worth a read as a starting point. Hope it helps!
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This doesn't really give me any advice Pippa Scope.
Its the same as the government website on how to claim IIDB.
I'm at the appeal stage hearing in two weeks. -
HI @dave1955
You could try getting in touch with the CAB or calling our helpline on 0808 800 3333.
Sorry we havent been able to answer your questions.Scope
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