Tribunal won today 2nd Time

susan wrote:

I have recently won my tribunal on exceptional circumstances, life threatening illnesses. A guy I know who has the same disease also won his in march. He was told that they would review him in one year but he has now had an appointment sent to him to attend another medical.

Susan - well worth this guy you know contacting his MP. Calling him for another medical causes him distress and is a waste of public money. Two good reasons for his MP to take an interest!

He can email his MP through this website: www.writetothem.com

I have never heard of this but I myself have neurology problems. Iv had 2 operations and pain killing injections and am on high medication that only lifts the pain slightly. Iv had 2 ATOS medicals but on my last I failed at 0 points and had to go for an appeal but as I had been in hospital several times and had an opp. I could not atend the first hearing and re booked it but it was 9 months after my Atos medical and I was in poorer health than my appeal 13/9/2011. I did inform them that I have to undergo another MRI for central nerve pain which afects my arm now. Iv been looking on internet on ESA and ask if its true that if your G.P. puts a different ailment on your Medical Certificate can you re apply for ESA. My neurologist states this is a new ailment and should not be put into with my previous Sciatica back problems. The Appeal Jury said if the problem gets any worse I could re-try? what does this mean? Can I do anthing else after my appeal has been refused?

Congratulations, I am glad that you won your appeal again.

I have heard of this a few times - people who won on appeal being subjected to reassessment very soon afterwards - it is almost as if they are being 'punished' for having the original decision overturned ...

Hi thsnks for your reply. Iv been following your hints all the way. YES my appeal was re arranged for 13/09/2009 but my medical was in FEB. The appeal was unsucessful and I was only told to re apply if my condition got any worse. They stated I could sit, walk, and stand so was firt to work. Been for another MRI scan and now await results. Even my G.P. has signed another FIT NOTE saying Im not fit for work and has given me a letter to support my appeal but alas im still passed fit for work. I have had no letters fron benefit office and 2 weeks later my money is still being paid. I have requested a copy of reasons why Iv failed and received a letter only to confirm my written request. Any more advise would be much appreciated.