posted by sunshine71
03 March 2013
DISABILITY ALLOWANCE CLAIMS WHEN HAVING BREAST CANCER
Last reply:
08 March 2013 17:48
I'm just wondering if other people are experiencing long delays in having their disability allowance claims dealt with by the dept of social protection. (have no entitlement to disability benefit as not enough relevant stamps now). I sent mine in after my surgery in Aug.2012 as I didn't even have time to think about things like money when I was hit with a cancer diagnosis. Fast forward and its now over 7 months later and last I was told was maybe April 2013 I might hear something.
There are also secondary benefits like support with fuel, travel etc. which I couldn't access this winter as my claim has to be approved first.
I'm finding it hard coping with the long delay and feel surely I can't be on my own. The dept says they are dealing with claims by date sent in.
Just curious how others finding the system.
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