If not I'll have to speak to them and see what can be done.
Here's some info on Psoriatic Arthritis:
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arth ... ritis.aspx
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Psoriatic-Arthritis.htm
The CAB haven't called back yet so I'm giving them until lunch and then I'll ring and chase.
Mozza - don't feel embarrassed - it's good to know the system works the right way sometimes. You thoroughly deserve your award.
I think one of my main problems was the variability. The DM basically said in the letter that although he accepted I need help he felt that the variable nature of my conditions means that I don't need it enough. I have been honest about the fact that things do vary for me but I also think my forms clearly demonstrate that I do need help most of the time.
It's like he read a different form to mine. I stated I can't cook due to chopping and peeling veg etc and because I struggle to carry pans of water etc. My ESA medical report also stated the same thing. A letter from my carers (albeit they are also my parentals so probs not as reliable as a paid carer, but even so - it would be in their interest to back me up so that I get DLA and they would keep their job) also said the same thing. Yet the DM states I have no problems with this.
I know I did a good job with the forms which is to my advantage I believe - it's far easier for me to highlight all the errors in their judgement. I also have an argument that they requested a medical report from my Rheumy but then didn't bother waiting for it and made the decision 3 weeks later anyway. It seems the decision was suddenly rushed.
When we appeal a DLA decision it automatically triggers off a reconsideration i.e. they have to re-read my form, the extra info and the medical reports. So
