Hi all
Maybe someone can advise. I applied for IP in March 2010 within 12 months of being diagnosed as I have a long term illness with no cure and was refused as i was deemed not permanently incapable of work...without even seeing me.
I appealed this decision in May 2010 to the SW Appeals Office and got a letter 7 months later in Dec 2010 to say I would get an oral hearing, date to be advised. Now nearly into May 2011, 12 months from original appeal, and stilll no notice of a date. I have rang Appeals office a few weeks ago to be told they have no idea of a date due to backlog but i will be notified. My illness benefit has now been cut off as i have been out of work for over 2 years. Does anyone know how long this takes at present, even allowing for delays/backlogs this seems a long time, maybe someone else has similar experience and can let me know how long they waited.
Many thanks for any advice
Maybe someone can advise. I applied for IP in March 2010 within 12 months of being diagnosed as I have a long term illness with no cure and was refused as i was deemed not permanently incapable of work...without even seeing me.
I appealed this decision in May 2010 to the SW Appeals Office and got a letter 7 months later in Dec 2010 to say I would get an oral hearing, date to be advised. Now nearly into May 2011, 12 months from original appeal, and stilll no notice of a date. I have rang Appeals office a few weeks ago to be told they have no idea of a date due to backlog but i will be notified. My illness benefit has now been cut off as i have been out of work for over 2 years. Does anyone know how long this takes at present, even allowing for delays/backlogs this seems a long time, maybe someone else has similar experience and can let me know how long they waited.
Many thanks for any advice