DLA Awarded at first attempt!

I just wanted to thank this site for the outstanding advice I was able to access here. I claimed for DLA in July and have just received a letter informing me that I had been awarded DLA Mobility Higher Rate, and Middle Rate Care Component. I didn't have to attend a medical, as I had already been "Assessed" by Atos in August for ESA. Considering my limited mobility I was placed in the WRAG (???) Now I have higher rate Mobility I will ask to be transferred to the Support Group

Thank you

Hi, and thanks Gordon

Actually my condition has deteriorated, as my pain is now chronic and am facing several surgical procedures in the future. I have also been diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

I was initially going to appeal about the ESA WRAG decision, but by the time I had got through all of the lengthy and tedious form filling I felt I was "Lucky" to be one of the 20 something percent to "pass" the Atos Assessment.

I have to thank you for the advice given on this site regarding that claim too.

Many many thanks. Without this site I feel lots of people would be denied their legitimate claims for these benefits.

The extra £400 I will now receive 4 weekly will make such an enormous difference to my quality of life.