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<blockquote data-quote="candy1567" data-source="post: 56052" data-attributes="member: 12897"><p>Hi Anne</p><p></p><p>I can give you some general advice for claiming DLA as i used to be an advisor for the CAB and also represented at appeal tribunals, they do have specific guidelines on walking distances etc, but when you fill in the form you need to describe how your problems effect you on your worst day, is it worse in the morning, evening, type of pain, is it worse walking after resting, what type of pain, does anything ease it, medication you are on, alternative treatments which may help, how far you can walk till it restricts you, also some think that filling in the mobility section just applies to walking outdoors not so, this also has a knock on effect indoors also.</p><p></p><p>You also need to fill the details regarding meals times and personal care, some when filling these complicated forms think this just applies to just walking, but it also takes into account standing whilst attending to your personal care needs, can you stand in a shower, or is a bath easier, also can you get in and out of the bath, do you have any aids to assist your mobility ie walking stick, bath chair,etc. do you have a chair in the bathroom to sit at the sink etc, how many times do you get up to use the loo during the night how does the walk effect you is the pain worse after you have rested whilst asleep, is ur bathroom downstairs.</p><p></p><p>Each question is worded for everyone, but as everyone is not the same you have to make the question individual to the person thats where the probs are as not enough info is put on the form or the wrong type of info, dont trivialise you sypmtons but be honest about them.</p><p></p><p>Also preparing meals, can you stand to prepare meals, how long can you stand for, does sitting down make it easier, how about walking are you unsteady on your feet because of the pain, will this effect you carrying hot pans etc.</p><p></p><p>What i suggest to anyone who is attempting to complete these forms is keep a diary for 2 days and jot down everything from how far you have walked to describing your pain, how many meds you needed etc then use this to complete the form. I also advise stating how having this pain makes you feel, does it depress you, does it restrict you going out, are you not able to do things you used to do before you had this pain etc.</p><p></p><p>Also when you have finished the form take a copy of it for future referrence if you need to appeal against the decision. Also dont be affraid to write everything down even going out the boxes, using separate paper if necessary, the more information you can give them the better for them it is to make a decision.</p><p></p><p>Another tip is do you already have a blue badge, you can apply for one of these even if you dont get DLA, you can get a form from you local council and your gp or specialist can support your claim. Although this DOESNOT automatically entitle you to any benefits, but it is another point towards your claim for DLA.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps, and dont be put off by the long form it is very repetative but the extra hour you take to fill it in at the begining will mean the difference of being awarded the benefit or not.</p><p></p><p>Juliexx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="candy1567, post: 56052, member: 12897"] Hi Anne I can give you some general advice for claiming DLA as i used to be an advisor for the CAB and also represented at appeal tribunals, they do have specific guidelines on walking distances etc, but when you fill in the form you need to describe how your problems effect you on your worst day, is it worse in the morning, evening, type of pain, is it worse walking after resting, what type of pain, does anything ease it, medication you are on, alternative treatments which may help, how far you can walk till it restricts you, also some think that filling in the mobility section just applies to walking outdoors not so, this also has a knock on effect indoors also. You also need to fill the details regarding meals times and personal care, some when filling these complicated forms think this just applies to just walking, but it also takes into account standing whilst attending to your personal care needs, can you stand in a shower, or is a bath easier, also can you get in and out of the bath, do you have any aids to assist your mobility ie walking stick, bath chair,etc. do you have a chair in the bathroom to sit at the sink etc, how many times do you get up to use the loo during the night how does the walk effect you is the pain worse after you have rested whilst asleep, is ur bathroom downstairs. Each question is worded for everyone, but as everyone is not the same you have to make the question individual to the person thats where the probs are as not enough info is put on the form or the wrong type of info, dont trivialise you sypmtons but be honest about them. Also preparing meals, can you stand to prepare meals, how long can you stand for, does sitting down make it easier, how about walking are you unsteady on your feet because of the pain, will this effect you carrying hot pans etc. What i suggest to anyone who is attempting to complete these forms is keep a diary for 2 days and jot down everything from how far you have walked to describing your pain, how many meds you needed etc then use this to complete the form. I also advise stating how having this pain makes you feel, does it depress you, does it restrict you going out, are you not able to do things you used to do before you had this pain etc. Also when you have finished the form take a copy of it for future referrence if you need to appeal against the decision. Also dont be affraid to write everything down even going out the boxes, using separate paper if necessary, the more information you can give them the better for them it is to make a decision. Another tip is do you already have a blue badge, you can apply for one of these even if you dont get DLA, you can get a form from you local council and your gp or specialist can support your claim. Although this DOESNOT automatically entitle you to any benefits, but it is another point towards your claim for DLA. Hope this helps, and dont be put off by the long form it is very repetative but the extra hour you take to fill it in at the begining will mean the difference of being awarded the benefit or not. Juliexx [/QUOTE]
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