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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and DLA.
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Apologies if this is in the wrong category.
I was wondering if anyone on AB has been awarded Disability Living Allowance on the strength of them having Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Or anyone with CTS has been turned down?
I have been diagnosed with it in both hands, and I am considering making an application for DLA.
TIA.
I was wondering if anyone on AB has been awarded Disability Living Allowance on the strength of them having Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Or anyone with CTS has been turned down?
I have been diagnosed with it in both hands, and I am considering making an application for DLA.
TIA.
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I last worked in 2003 - October 31 after 24 years and 33 days - not that I as glad to leave.
So it is some time since I have seen a form. I used to feel bad when people who were obviously needing help were turned down for DLA. You really had to emphasise the impact the disability had on the person - and people were reticent to do so.
I think that I will go and annoy my cats now.
Night.
So it is some time since I have seen a form. I used to feel bad when people who were obviously needing help were turned down for DLA. You really had to emphasise the impact the disability had on the person - and people were reticent to do so.
I think that I will go and annoy my cats now.
Night.
Many thanks to all for replies.
The facts are that my abilities vary from day to day. If I am having a bad day, I cannot peel veg because I cannot grip the knife properly, or unscrew the top from a jar of sauce, for example. I seem to have very little strength in my wrists. Often on those days, I have help from my partner. But on other days I can manage, albeit often with discomfort.
Not many of my answers on the form would be 'cut and dried' if you know what I mean.
Reading through samuelcat's posts, I wonder if I stand no chance of being awarded it.
The facts are that my abilities vary from day to day. If I am having a bad day, I cannot peel veg because I cannot grip the knife properly, or unscrew the top from a jar of sauce, for example. I seem to have very little strength in my wrists. Often on those days, I have help from my partner. But on other days I can manage, albeit often with discomfort.
Not many of my answers on the form would be 'cut and dried' if you know what I mean.
Reading through samuelcat's posts, I wonder if I stand no chance of being awarded it.
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