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DLA decision ha been made.

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JustPondering · 09/04/2013 20:09

HI, I applied for DLA 3 weeks ago for DS2 and I rang today to ask if they had received the forms, the man I spoke to on the phone said yes and that a decision had been made.

Is it a bad sign that a decision has been made but there's no payment been made into my account? I keep hearing that the money goes into your account the after the decision has been made and that it is always paid before you receive an award letter.

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JustPondering · 09/04/2013 20:10

He didn't tell me whether DS had been awarded DLA or not by the way.

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EllenJanesthickerknickers · 09/04/2013 21:57

They won't tell you over the phone. Keep an eye out on your bank statements, but I'm not sure exactly when any money goes in at first. Fingers crossed. X

JustPondering · 09/04/2013 22:30

Wil definitely be keeping an eye on bank account, but not holding out much hope. I think a lot of claims are turned down at first.

I dont think they must have contacted school as it has been the easter holidays. Do they let you know if they have contacted anybody?

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kinkyfuckery · 09/04/2013 22:32

It isn't always in your account before the letter.

We had a decision made on the 20th March, and a letter and payment was actioned on the same date. It was over a week before it reached my bank account.

Try not to worry.

pinkoddballs · 09/04/2013 22:36

Ours was awarded after 3 weeks. I think it's a good sign - fingers crossed for you.

kinkyfuckery · 09/04/2013 22:37

Thinking about it, I think ours was awarded after about the same time, and I know others who have had very fast awards lately too. Hopefully they are just not as snowed under as at other times and processing claims quickly.

JustPondering · 09/04/2013 22:48

Oh thats reassuring, I will not lose hope yet then

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Crawling · 10/04/2013 06:18

They gave me a decision on the phone.

hoxtonbabe · 10/04/2013 07:03

I was told my decision over the phone too. But thinking about it that's probably because I received a from them letter going on about I should have a duty to DS etc.. And I was thinking what the heck is all this...you've not even told me the outcome, so rang up asking and the man explained I received that letter as he had been awarded but the award letter must still out there in Royal Mail land somewhere.

JustPondering · 10/04/2013 08:41

I never asked him what the decision was as I didnt think he would be able to tell me. Wish I had asked now though. Still no payment.

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MumfordandDaughter · 10/04/2013 08:46

Hi. We received our payment before any notification letter. It took about 8 weeks for the payment to come through. But it was backdated. I called them up, asking what this money was and they said a decision has been made, and they told me that decision over the phone.

We reveived the letter about 5 days later.

It may just differ with whoever you speak to/deals with your claim though.

JustPondering · 10/04/2013 23:04

I think it seems more cmmon to get the money shortly after a decision has been made.

I have a feeling I may have to appeal. Could they have had time to contact school senco and had a reply over the school holidays?

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Dinkysmummy · 11/04/2013 00:12

I have my fingers crossed for you,

I only received a letter today confirming they have received the claim form 3 weeks ago.

I guess each claim is done at their own pace. It would be much easier if they had a definite time frame.

Keep checking your bank balance you never know!

Foxy800 · 11/04/2013 09:55

I didnt get payment before letter when dd was awarded it. So dont give up hope now.x

elliejjtiny · 11/04/2013 12:06

DS2's renewal was processed really quickly, the same rate as before but for longer this time. Someone on a facebook group said they were doing this a lot with children's DLA awards to get them out of the way before the huge quantity of PIP assessments need doing.

LadyMaryQuiteContrary · 11/04/2013 12:15

We've been waiting since the end of Feb. Is it a bad sign if they leave you waiting for weeks?

wasuup3000 · 11/04/2013 12:32

No Lady it is not a bad sign first applications can take up to 12 weeks or more - give them a ring to see how they are getting on with it.

Renewals do seem to be going through quikly atm.

LadyMaryQuiteContrary · 11/04/2013 12:39

I've just called. They haven't looked at it yet. I applied a couple of years ago, they turned him down. I could do with knowing so I can appeal (again). I've sent them doctors letters and given them the contact details for his physio this time (new HA, we had no help from the last one).

JustPondering · 11/04/2013 13:44

What were the reasons for them turning you down if you dont mind me asking? DS only has diagnosis of speech disorder and sensory processing difficulties at the moment but we are waiting on an adhd diagnosis.

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JustPondering · 11/04/2013 13:52

I have just recived an aappointed person letter in the post. Does anyone know what this means? Is it sent to everyone regardless of what the decision is?

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LadyMaryQuiteContrary · 11/04/2013 14:04

I didn't put the sensory or social skills issues down on the form when I filled it in the first time as they have only just been picked up. I didn't know about the cerebra guide so all I wrote about was his mobility problems and problems getting dressed as these were the main problems. My neighbour filled in the 'people who know you' part as ds couldn't play outside for too long because of his mobility issues. I had a letter from ds's physio and sent that but they didn't contact her, only the GP who has only seen ds a few times in 9 years. They said that he wasn't eligible for mobility as he 'can actually walk', but he can only walk for a few minutes because of pain and he is unstable on his feet . It was put down to hypermobility so I said this, it's not though, the new physio has said it's hypotonia. His feet flatten when he stands (they squish down IYKWIM) so the bones separate.

I needed a lot of help filling in the form this time, there's things I didn't realise I should write, especially when he's an only child, I can't see what is 'normal' to compare him to. MN has been a god send, as has the cerebra guide. I just hope it's detailed enough now and have enclosed lots of reports and referral letters from the paediatrician. I still won't know whether I have to appeal until they process the form though.

lottieandmia · 11/04/2013 14:12

Don't worry if it takes a long time - our recent renewal took nearly 3 months - I was really worried but it turned out fine.

I don't think there are any rules which suggest whether or not an award has been made. I think everyone gets the apppinted person letter (not sure though) I'm fairly sure I didn't receive a payment for the first award until after I had received the award letter.

Good luck to you op and everyone else.

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LadyMaryQuiteContrary · 11/04/2013 14:15

Thank you. I live in hope.

Good luck JustPondering.

wasuup3000 · 11/04/2013 15:30

It is a standard letter justpondering - why not call again and ask what the descision is?

JustPondering · 11/04/2013 15:54

I dnt know why I havent just rung back. I guess I am just putting of the posible dissapointment. I should just ring shouldnt I.

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