As you may be aware. Though this is our blog for the community.  I also run forums elsewhere in various other community's that have an interest including the wider disabled community.

Today I heard from one individual who I have been in touch with.  In February of this year there DLA was withdrawn and they decided to appeal.  Today they told me the decision had been overturned and the payments back dated to February.

Whereas we always encourage you to press for a re-review and/or appeal (Oral is best).  We know it is a decision you have to take with some thought.  We have always supported people in whatever they have chosen to do as we fully understand the issues.

However this demonstrates that the process does work sometimes and is one of many cases on this blog.

If you want more information the Appeal process see the GL24 in the Useful Documents section or email me - john@tcell.org.uk if you have any questions.  I can not advise or tell you what you should do but am happy to give you the information I know, to help with that decision. Either way I would always advise you to take proper welfare rights and/or legal advice if you decide to proceed.

Everyone's case, medical issues and medical history are different. That determines the outcome. There are other factors. The honest situation is no one knows until a re-review or appeal has been heard what the outcome will be. There is no straight forward formula. It may seem unfair that you know people who have received more positive outcomes. You will not necessarily be aware of the detail or reasons as their situation will be different. 

If you decide however to go to a re-review or appeal. You are in our thoughts and we all wish you the best of luck.

John.