Hi This is my first post so I want to introduce myself first - I'm Elliot, 18 (nearly ) and have Aspergers and Dyspraxia.
I'd really appreaciate some help from people who have been through the appeal procedure for DLA, I am getting very stressed about it and am unsure on what to do (My Mum is helping me) but I'm still really confused about it.
When I turned 16 I began to recieve DLA and have been recieving it for the past 2 years I was recieving £360 a month I have Aspergers and Dyspraxia. I was recieving this because as the renewal claim I got before said that I would recieve the money because I was unable to look after myself during the day and night or prepare a fresh meal (there were other things I can't remember)
I just recently renwed the DLA and got a letter back saying that I would now only get £40 a week (£160 a month) because i couldn't cook a meal for myself
That is simply untrue, I have many other things wrong with me and it's not just as simple as being unable to cook a meal if it was I wouldn't even be applying for this benefit as I'd be able to work full time and provide for myself but I am unable to
My Mum rang them on behalf of me and they said on the phone that I could appeal against the decision and send any more infomation that I want to and they will re-asses my claim.
When my Mum spoke to them the lady said this
" It shows on the left of my screen that he might not be entitled to anything at all" I can't remember the rest of what she said but basically she gave the impression that If I did appeal or had my claim looked at again they might find I am entitled to nothing.
I don't know if that was just a empty threat to stop me from appealing and claiming more money or if that is actually the case? I now don't know whether to have them re look at my case or not. I don't want to end up with nothing at all
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies
