medical assessment atos esa

[Guest]

I was due to attend a medical assessment for esa and the other day got a letter from atos saying appointment has been cancelled and don't need to attend.  What  does this mean as I'm a little bit worried as not sure if this is good or bad news?  would appreciate it if you could help what this means.

[Super Mario]

It usually means that the DWP/ ATOS have been able to make a decision based on your completed form and medical evidence you have sent.

 

If you fail to obtain ESA do not give up, take it to Mandatory Reconsideration where a different Decision Maker looks at your claim. It is very rarely that the original decision is changed at that stage.

 

You then appeal to an independent tribunal. It is advisable, if you have to go to Tribunal, that you attend in person so you can answer any questions they ask and they can see you. A much better success rate by attending is obtained. If you have to take your claim that far it is advisable to get help from a Welfare Rights Advisor, google them for your area.

 

A good website for help is https://www.youreable.com/forums/forum.php

 

Hopefully you will be successful without having to go to those lengths.

 

  

[Macca]

Just to give you an idea, DWP is currently losing between 65%-70% of appeals and it is imperative that you do turn up because sometimes DWP don't turn up and it is more likely the tribunal will go in your favour if they can actually see you.

 

Make sure you get your appeal in with in the stipulated time limits or they will simply say you are out of time. If you need more time to get your facts together or to collect your evidence together, say you want to appeal and that your reasons/evidence will follow in due course and get them in as soon as you can.

 

Good luck.