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Post by murphy on Nov 21, 2016 18:20:29 GMT 7
How long the practitioner has been treating you will have a bearing on the credibility of that practitioner's report/letter.
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Post by nomadic on Nov 21, 2016 19:06:27 GMT 7
Their BS to you azeef about no UP for DSP defies belief. How about taking a neutral person with you to witness this BS. Failing that or a recording I think legal help is the way to go. Give legal aid a call as someone will discuss it with you to begin with at least. As I have said many times, do not believe anything they say unless you have proof. Good luck.
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Post by azeef on Nov 30, 2016 4:24:39 GMT 7
I need to ask another question - I am a total amateur...- about 'agreement countries'. If my application for unlimited DSP portability was to be accepted, I would be based in eastern europe, in a country that has agreement with Australia. It is not clear to me if this agreement means that I would be getting the DSP from that country and at the rate they pay their citizens, which is about 270 EU/month. If that's the case, the whole application is pointless, as this would not even cover rent.
I find it difficult to understand what the 'agreement country' in the portability context means. Could someone help me out? Thanks.
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Post by Banjo on Nov 30, 2016 7:09:57 GMT 7
Thanks for the info! I went to my local Centerlink to pick up the forms as the AUS 222 is NOT available online!!!! Why?! www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/forms/forms-by-codeAgain, I was told that there is no such a thing as DSP UP, unless I am in last stages of a terminal illness. Was told that other than that, portability ONLY applies to the age pension. Being lied to, mislead is a guaranteed trigger for my PTSD. Next time will ask them if I can record the conversations as I often get confused or fixated on a word and can't process the rest. I wonder if the fact that the session is recorded would ensure that no BS info is given ... ?! Can they refuse? I have no other way of proving that they lie... Go online and print off the relevant section Guide to Social Security Law, 7.1.2.10 General Rules of Portability
Indefinite portability of DSP - severely impaired disability support pensionerguides.dss.gov.au/guide-social-security-law/7/1/2/10 Carry it with you next time you speak to them. |
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Post by Banjo on Nov 30, 2016 7:14:49 GMT 7
I need to ask another question - I am a total amateur...- about 'agreement countries'. If my application for unlimited DSP portability was to be accepted, I would be based in eastern europe, in a country that has agreement with Australia. It is not clear to me if this agreement means that I would be getting the DSP from that country and at the rate they pay their citizens, which is about 270 EU/month. If that's the case, the whole application is pointless, as this would not even cover rent. I find it difficult to understand what the 'agreement country' in the portability context means. Could someone help me out? Thanks. |
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Post by azeef on Feb 2, 2017 6:22:24 GMT 7
Update:
First of all, thanks for all the responses and answers I received.
There has been a decision on my DSP portability application, and I will be able to receive the pension once I move back to my country of origin. While I was sure that the medical evidence will be decisive and will support the application/eligibility, I also knew that the decision will be based on or influenced by many other factors (quotas etc). Seeing the currently unfolding debt fiasco and how the government goes about it.... I did not expect a positive outcome - at least not without a difficult fight and appeals... So I am immensely relieved that this occurred.
I started the process in August last year, and provided all the evidence by mid-september. I never received any communication from Centrelink about the application in writing and when I called every time I was given different info. It was a bewildering experience. The reason I joined this forum was that I really felt that I was on my own and that Centrelink is not assisting but actually making the process too complex and difficult to navigate.
I learned of other people's experience and the process from the forum. So I am very thankful for that and the advice, feedback I received.
Best,
Azeef
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 7:12:49 GMT 7
Congratulations azeef..... enjoy your freedom and new life back home. Cheers bear
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Post by Banjo on Feb 2, 2017 7:16:42 GMT 7
Good news.
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Post by krystal on Feb 2, 2017 17:56:39 GMT 7
Agreed, good news indeed.
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