Industrial injuries benefit - help please on qualifying criteria

wagthedog13
wagthedog13 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
in Benefits and income
Hi
I had two accidents at work recorded and accepted as accidents at work, reported and confirmed as Industrial accidents.  One in 1997 and the second in 2006.  This year i have been medically retired from work due to my long term health condition, 15 years beore i reach pension age.  Both these accidents at work are contributory to my ongoing illness and disabilities.  Can I make a claim for IIDB?  I would appreciate any advice from the community - thank you

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  • HJP290
    HJP290 Online Community Member Posts: 45 Connected
    Hi i recieve this benifit 

    its judge on % off your loss of faculty 

    Eg so mine started with it affecting my legs and back and was judged at 37% loss comapared to pre accident 

     you do need evidence the form asks for witnesses of the accidnet in question . 

    Then consultants letters stating that this as contribuated to the loss of faculty /disability . 

    Hope this helps . 

  • wagthedog13
    wagthedog13 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hi Jimbob 
    Thank you for your reply.
    It was something I was just thinking over as both accidents affected my back and I now have degenerative spinal disease and been medically retired. I will look into the qualifying criteria a little further but it may be worth making a claim. Your response is very much appreciated, thank you. 

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