I've applied for DLA but consultants report says I'm fine

[keresley]

I have MS and applied for DLA. On my most recent visit to my consultant- both him and the MS nurse (who was also present at the consultation) said I should apply and I would be eligible for the highest DLA award. I recently got the DLA decision saying I was not entitled to any DLA whatsoever. I asked for any medical reports and the consultant had put down that I am fully able and have no problems with my mobility. I spoke to my mS nurse and she said that he gets muddled up with which patient is which so probably just forgot who I was. It seems there is nothing I can do about this tho. I have appealed but who is going to listen to me over a consultant? I have also got my GP and MS nurse to write a report but it seems they are just ignoring these. Any ideas/help? Thanks

. I work in hospital admin, and the consultants always ask for patients' medical records when DLA correspondence comes in, so they aren't relying on memory! I would write in to the consultant with a copy of his report, and say you are confused by what he has put, hopefully he will put things right for you, and write in to support the appeal.

Appeal it !