Please, advice me

[aurora]

I had very bad accident and had 3 surgeries on my R lower leg in 2007. I got dysability pension on 18/12/2008.
Some doctors told me by words that I will have ankle replacement in the Future. Since that my life is totally changed. My day is always how to put my pain down. Because of doctor's word that I have to accept this, I developed fear from doctors then I used / went to alternative doctors like homeopaths, herbalist, naturopatas, acupuncture, ets.This staff helped me at some point but since corona virus started, I did not going anywhere.
I started to limping again, all my joints in the legs, knee, hips and hands are stiff, hot and very often swallow. My mum and her sisters have reumathiode arthritis and I am affraid that things developed in me. I am thinking that is started with ankle inflamation. I am wanting for app with reumatologist.
Recently I got advice because I am totally down in my life that I can ask for unlimited portabty of my disability pension. I never heard about it before.
To make story short, I have some questions:
1) Because my DP was granted in 2008, at that time, did I have already/automatic right to unlimited portability?
2) How can I know which information they got in Centrelink regarding my medical history and what is my capacity
3) Who can write that I can not work. To me just walk around house is big effort. Every healthy person want to work, to achieve something.

Sorry for long story. Any advice I appreciate and thank In front.

[genx]

You need up to date medical information, including "diagnosis", "treatment", "past treatment", condition is "stabilised", "fully treated" and is "likely to persist for more than 5 years".The "functional impacts ", that is the severely disabling impacts of your condition preventing you from work, training or rehabilitation must be detailed. Any medical information older than 2 years will not be considered by Centrelink for an Indefinite Portability application, so you need to gather all these documents anyway.

As to your questions -
1. No.
2. Freedom of information request. Ask for Job Capacity Assessment and Disability Medical Assessment details.
3. You need a specialist in the field of your illness to clearly state your medical issues and frame it in the manner I detail above.

Don't try to get IP unless you are thorough, or your could lose your DSP.

[Banjo]

Welcome to the forum aurora, as genx says, there's no automatic grant of unlimited portability of the DSP.
You can apply for your file under the freedom of information act.

If you want to work, you can apply for part time jobs of up to 30 hours a week depending on the income test.
You could also study to improve your qualifications.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/working-while-youre-getting-disability-support-pension?context=22276

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/training-and-reskilling-while-getting-disability-support-pension-dsp?context=22276

[bear]

Hi aurora and welcome again. Great advice from both Banjo and genx . Getting your file should be the first step; as it will show whether or not you are in the hunt to being granted UP, or not.

To be in with a chance you must have 20 points on one table and a Work Capacity of 0-2 hrs that is expected to remain for at least 5 years. In the link below is a basic form letter and instructions on how to apply for your file. Cheers bear

dspoverseas.proboards.com/thread/7005/foi-denials-obfuscation

[scuzzy]

The most important thing for you to know is that in 2012, the DSP rules changed. Many people who were granted DSP before the new rules came in 2012 were no longer eligible for DSP under the new rules. Because you were granted DSP before the new rules came in, if you apply for Indefinite Portability the first thing that Centrelink will want to do is to make sure you still qualify for DSP under the post 2012 rules. Actually, they re-assess everyone's DSP eligibility when they apply for Indefinite Portability, but it is far more dangerous for people who were granted DSP under the old rules which were more generous.

Like the people above have said, the first step is to get your file from Centrelink by doing a 'Freedom of Information' request. When you get your file, look for a report that says how many impairment points you scored and how many hours a week they thought you could work. These days, those reports are called JCA (Job Capacity Assessments) but back in 2008 they were called something else (I can't remember what it was).

While you are waiting for your file (which will take about a month), I suggest spending as much time as possible going through the threads on this forum and learning from other peoples experiences and learning how the system works. Applying for Indefinite Portability isn't something you should do without knowing what it involves and the risks involved.

Also, like Genx said, don't apply for Indefinite Portability (I.P) until you have a copy of your file. If you go into it unprepared you could not only fail to get I.P but lose your DSP in the process. This is especially true for people who were put on DSP before 2012.

Once you have your file, check back in with the forum for guidance.

The bottom line is that you'll need to be engaged with a medical specialist and have their full support.

I know it all sounds a bit scary, but with a copy of your file and the information on this forum, you'll be able to avoid making any big mistakes.