DLA

[burberrygirl72]

hi im just wondering if you can claim dla for panic attacks i have been suffering for 6 years now and lots of people have told me i can claim it but then others have said you cant its not a disability not to sure what to do shell i fill in forms or am i wasting my time xx

[purplehaze]

You can claim dla at the lower rate (thats what most get and they also can get the care part as well) I take it your on incapcity benefit at the moment

[freakedout]

A very useful link if you decide to claim.

http://www.benefitsinmind.org.uk/dla..._allowance.htm

[burberrygirl72]

no im not claiming anything at the moment xxx

[Nicki22]

Hi there yes you can get DLA, sadly ive tryed twice and been turned down both times but i have been told to keep trying x

[burberrygirl72]

yeh somone did tell me that but i have filled forms in and im going to keep trying if i get turned down it makes me so angry that just because we dont always look ill they make the decision that were not typical thanks for all the advice xxx

[sandy35]

Yes you can. The majority of claimants get turned down the first time but keep trying or you can appeal against their decision.

[Mully]

Yes you can claim for that now. They have a special part in their form for mental heath issues like depression / PA.. ect.. where you can put how it affects you during your day to day activites etc.. You really have to be specific and give them lots of details.

I have to do this every year and then they send me off to see a Doctor who works on behalf of their Medical Services for an assessment and then depending on that.. they make the decision on if you are entitled or not.

[Granny Primark]

Ive claimed at the lower rate for over 2 years.
Last year I was sent for a medical.
The doctor asked me loads of questions but was really friendly.

[pete69]

are dla and incapacity only paid out to those who have worked before and paid national insurance contributions?