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Title: Won My Appeal
Post by: britchick on September 28, 2012, 07:38:58 am

Sorry to start another thread re work , insurance etc....but  i've got good news!
I won my appeal(In the  UK)re DLA....I will never be sure if my letter to the  PM helped but im so greatful...but  i told the truth.....and got a result.

I was so frightened.....but I told myself its not just for me...its for other people too.Hopefully my case makes the  govt think about people who have lost  a great deal to this virus.

I'd almost given up...I was so worn down.


Please dont give up ....and have someone from your Welfare Rights or council to support you.


Britchickx

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: Ann on September 28, 2012, 07:47:28 am

Wonderful news! I'm really happy for you - and good for you for sticking to your guns. Thanks for letting us know. :)

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: emeraldize on September 28, 2012, 07:58:58 am

Excellent news. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: RWR on September 28, 2012, 08:46:26 am

Congratulations !

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: scotty54 on September 28, 2012, 09:21:22 am

A big toast to you.  Having been through the ordeal....it can make you cross-eyed.
 ;). 

You deserve to celebrate!  Cheers   :)

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: britchick on September 28, 2012, 09:57:10 am

Thankyou everyone....I still cant quite believe it.I am definetly no expert and obviously dont know how things work re Appeals in other countries but if anyone needs help re  with questions asked or any info im more than willing to share my experiences.

Anyone can  PM ,anytime!

Britchickx

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: BT65 on September 29, 2012, 06:06:59 am

Congrats Brit!  I always say people should contact the government when they need help with a government entity.  They're elected to basically represent their constituents.  That's great news!

Betty

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: mitch777 on September 29, 2012, 07:07:18 am

Congrats Britchick!
 I know your struggle with the issue.
On to the appeals process myself.
Mitch

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: wolfter on September 29, 2012, 07:17:59 am

Awesome news.  I too know how frustrating it can be. 

Wolfie

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: britchick on September 29, 2012, 07:51:01 am

Thankyou again everyone and good luck with your appeal mitch777.

Britchickx

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: britchick on November 29, 2012, 11:29:00 pm

Hi!

I couldn't sleep...so surfing online in the wee small hours!Guess what?I finally got my DLA payment....backdated nearly 9 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know its a long process.....at times   i wanted to give up....even after my appeal...because I kept getting told that they couldn't find the paperwork!!!!!!!!!!!

Now  i can repay my lovely family   who have helped me so much this year .
Please never give up......you will get there in the end.


Britchickx

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: darryaz on November 30, 2012, 09:37:42 am

That is great news!!!

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: emeraldize on November 30, 2012, 12:11:47 pm

Perfect timing -- right before the holidays!!

Title: Re: Won My Appeal
Post by: BT65 on December 01, 2012, 04:55:30 am

Great news britchick!  So glad you never gave up.