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Post by craig1962 on Jan 14, 2015 8:53:54 GMT 7
Whether my disability is approved to claim, under the new rules.....whether I stay here or not......
I have Stenosis of the spine...how advanced isn't the issue....its crippling...to walk more than 100metres im hurting ..yes I can push thru the pain barrier.... but I suffer later, it is in my family my uncle uses a wheel chair occasionally he's 65. im 53 coming...
My Question is out of 20 points ...with mild to acute stenosis how many points...does anyone have a educated answer?
Yes, im a 2 bedroom unit, and maintaining that is a hardship... im on Lyceria 150mg once aday..to block the pain going to my head, as I get cramps in the arches of my feet, and it keeps me awake.... And im putting on weight 10% of ppl tkg that, do gain weight....but upon advice from my GP, he asked to do myself a favour and apply the DSP. I was reviewed 2 years later 2009....I called CL 2012 to inform them my problem was getting worse, and was informed at that time, I wouldn't be reviewed, your permanently disabled yes under the old rules.... I just need an answer as to how many points advanced stenosis may be worth? |
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Post by Banjo on Jan 14, 2015 9:16:37 GMT 7
No one here is qualified to assess you or even make an educated guess Craig, only a doctor can do that.
You need to see you GP or treating specialist and ask them for an opinion.
I've deleted some of your post, it's not really anyone's business but yours how your disability affects you sexually.
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Post by Banjo on Jan 14, 2015 9:55:55 GMT 7
Here's the tables on spinal conditions.
Points Descriptors
0 There is no functional impact on activities involving spinal function.
(1) The person can:
(a) bend down to pick a light object off the floor (e.g. a piece of paper); and
(b) turn their trunk from side to side; and
(c) turn their head to look to the sides or upwards.
5 There is a mild functional impact on activities involving spinal function.
(1) The person has some difficulty in:
(a) activities over head height (e.g. activities requiring the person to look upwards); or
(b) bending to knee level and straightening up again without difficulty; or
(c) turning their trunk or moving their head (e.g. to look to the sides or upwards).
10 There is a moderate functional impact on activities involving spinal function.
(1) The person is able to sit in or drive a car for at least 30 minutes, and at least one of the following applies:
(a) the person is unable to sustain overhead activities (e.g. accessing items over head height); or
(b) the person has difficulty moving their head to look in all directions (e.g. turning their head to look over their shoulder); or
(c) the person is unable to bend forward to pick up a light object placed at knee height; or
(d) the person needs assistance to get up out of a chair (if not independently mobile in a wheelchair).
20 There is a severe functional impact on activities involving spinal function.
(1) The person is unable to:
(a) perform any overhead activities; or
(b) turn their head, or bend their neck, without moving their trunk; or
(c) bend forward to pick up a light object from a desk or table; or
(d) remain seated for at least 10 minutes.
30 There is an extreme functional impact on activities involving spinal function.
(1) The person is:
(a) completely unable to perform activities involving spinal function; or
(b) unable to bend or turn their trunk or their neck to complete the most basic of daily activities (e.g. dressing, bathing, showering or light housework).
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