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Charleyb
Charleyb Community member Posts: 25 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hello can I still get esa on the assessment stage as I want to appeal their decision as I am unable to work as I suffer immense physical pain
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,038 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    You have given very little information so i looked back at your previous posts and see you were found fit work for failing to attend a work capability assessment. Your last thread suggest you were waiting for a hearing date, have you had your hearing yet?
    See last thread here.

    As you were found fit for work for ESA did you claim Universal credit? Sorry but with such little information it's very difficult to give any advice.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Charleyb
    Charleyb Community member Posts: 25 Connected
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    No that was when I missed my interview I won that at my appeal now I went for an assessment and they found me fit for work when I am clearly not so now I’m waiting for them to reply to the mandatory reconsideration so I can appeal if they don’t change the decision will I be able to still get esa at the assessment stage if so how do I get it
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,038 Disability Gamechanger
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    Have you claimed Universal credit?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Charleyb
    Charleyb Community member Posts: 25 Connected
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    No
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,038 Disability Gamechanger
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    Most MR decisions remain the same. If this happens then once the Tribunal accept your appeal you'll be able to go back onto assessment rate of ESA but you'll need sick notes from your GP.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Charleyb
    Charleyb Community member Posts: 25 Connected
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    Ok thanks as that’s what I thought they stopped my esa from the 12/1/19 so I will have to get my fit note from that date right
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,038 Disability Gamechanger
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    That's correct yes. Be aware that the MR decision can take anything up to 8 weeks, sometimes longer. If that fails then you have to request the Tribunal and wait for them to accept it before you can go back onto ESA. It may not be a quick process.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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