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Disability Allowance appeal

  • 09-04-2015 8:17pm
    #1
    Trisha_H
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭


    I was rejected for the disability allowance and I'm appealing. I've got a letter from my GP so far. But I was told by citizens advice that I should try to get more. So I went to the health nurse who has to look after me whenever my HS flares up and I need dressings. She told me they no longer do them and it's the GP's letter that matters. I'm trying to decide if it's worth calling the hospital and asking the surgeon I was under there for a letter.
    How much documentation do you need for an appeal?


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  • #2
    Sophia_G
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Sophia_G


    I've heard some people say it can take up to a year in some cases. :/


  • #3
    bearclaire
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭bearclaire


    Get as much documentation as you can
    Also write a statement of your illness and how it affects you and those around you
    Your appeal will take 12months ish mine did, ( just awarded in February 14months total)
    You will be asked to go and see a appeals officer which is usually held at a hotel local to you, the officer will ask you about your illness and how it affects you and your life ( you base this on worst day scenario)
    They usually tell you there and then if your appeal is successful
    Though they are called appeals officers
    Which sounds very scary, there not, mine was a very kind compassionate gentlemen, and others I know have said how nice they were.
    Best of luck with it ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒🌸🌸🌸


  • #4
    20784
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭20784


    Trisha_H wrote: »
    I was rejected for the disability allowance and I'm appealing. I've got a letter from my GP so far. But I was told by citizens advice that I should try to get more. So I went to the health nurse who has to look after me whenever my HS flares up and I need dressings. She told me they no longer do them and it's the GP's letter that matters. I'm trying to decide if it's worth calling the hospital and asking the surgeon I was under there for a letter.
    How much documentation do you need for an appeal?


    Did you appeal straight away, or you send in more documents?? Also, If i did not appeal the decision but if i send in further documentary evidence for a review, am i still entitle to appeal? Or i won't be able to appeal after sending in further documents now?
    This is what they wrote in my refusal letter:

    ''If you consider this decision is incorrect, it is open to you to send any further documentary evidence that you think is relevant to your case to this Office within 21 days, and the decision will be reviewed by a Deciding Officer''

    ''If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal against it in writing to the Chief Appeals Officer, Social Welfare Appeals Office, D'Olier House, Dublin 2 within 21 days, stating clearly the grounds of your appeal.''


  • #5
    20784
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭20784


    bearclaire wrote: »
    Get as much documentation as you can
    Also write a statement of your illness and how it affects you and those around you
    Your appeal will take 12months ish mine did, ( just awarded in February 14months total)
    You will be asked to go and see a appeals officer which is usually held at a hotel local to you, the officer will ask you about your illness and how it affects you and your life ( you base this on worst day scenario)
    They usually tell you there and then if your appeal is successful
    Though they are called appeals officers
    Which sounds very scary, there not, mine was a very kind compassionate gentlemen, and others I know have said how nice they were.
    Best of luck with it ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒🌸🌸🌸

    Was refused too few days ago, can i send in more documents for a review? or its better to appeal immediately? Which is better?


  • #6
    Trisha_H
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Trisha_H


    I was accepted about 4 weeks ago now. I've been told it will be another 4/5 weeks before they process everything. But I've been accepted! :)


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  • #7
    20784
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭20784


    Trisha_H wrote: »
    I was accepted about 4 weeks ago now. I've been told it will be another 4/5 weeks before they process everything. But I've been accepted! :)

    How long your review takes?


  • #8
    20784
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭20784


    Trisha_H wrote: »
    I was accepted about 4 weeks ago now. I've been told it will be another 4/5 weeks before they process everything. But I've been accepted! :)


    Review or appeal?

    How long your review takes?


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