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I applied for DLA 12 months ago. Was refused. Had a tribunal hearing
just before Christmas. Their decision went against me. Appealed to
Social Security Commisioner's office. They granted me leave to appeal.
They said the first tribunal's decision was wrong in law. I now have a
letter - Secretary of State's Submission to the Commissioner. There is a
submission asking for further findings of facts re my needs. There is a
request for a new tribunal hearing (from the Sec of States
representative to the Commisioner).
This letter is accompanied by form OSSC3A.
This form asks me to say whether I have any objections to the tribunal's
decision being set aside without the Commissioner considering the
parties' arguments or without the Commisioner giving reasons.
It also asks if I want an oral hearing before the Commissioner (and
reasons why if I say yes).
The thing is - I asked the Tribunal people recently if I would have a
chance to submit extra and new evidence that wasn't in my original
claim. For example, I now have a printout of my entire medical history.
And I want to submit other documentary evidence as well.
I'm not sure if I need to ask the Commissioner to look at this evidence
or let it go straight to the new tribunal. I'm not sure how to answer
the two qustions on the form. I don't particularly want to appear in
person either before the Commissioner or a new tribunal. Is it possible
to ask for a "paper hearing" with the Commissioner or ask a
representative to attend a hearing? And since it's now a year gone,
which way will I best expedite my appeal?
Any helpful suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
just before Christmas. Their decision went against me. Appealed to
Social Security Commisioner's office. They granted me leave to appeal.
They said the first tribunal's decision was wrong in law. I now have a
letter - Secretary of State's Submission to the Commissioner. There is a
submission asking for further findings of facts re my needs. There is a
request for a new tribunal hearing (from the Sec of States
representative to the Commisioner).
This letter is accompanied by form OSSC3A.
This form asks me to say whether I have any objections to the tribunal's
decision being set aside without the Commissioner considering the
parties' arguments or without the Commisioner giving reasons.
It also asks if I want an oral hearing before the Commissioner (and
reasons why if I say yes).
The thing is - I asked the Tribunal people recently if I would have a
chance to submit extra and new evidence that wasn't in my original
claim. For example, I now have a printout of my entire medical history.
And I want to submit other documentary evidence as well.
I'm not sure if I need to ask the Commissioner to look at this evidence
or let it go straight to the new tribunal. I'm not sure how to answer
the two qustions on the form. I don't particularly want to appear in
person either before the Commissioner or a new tribunal. Is it possible
to ask for a "paper hearing" with the Commissioner or ask a
representative to attend a hearing? And since it's now a year gone,
which way will I best expedite my appeal?
Any helpful suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thanks.