Incap Medical Appeal

Had my appeal hearing today, and to say i was nervous is an understatement!

Got there at 10:30am, along with Womble, and met my legal representative there as well.

Had a chat, then had to wait to be called in. I was shaking whilst waiting, and more so when called in.

There was a lawyer and doctor there to ask the questions, and to explain what was going on. Both nice people, plain talking, and i would say good at there job.
Was asked a few questions about my daily routine ( i dont have one) about how i sleep (badly) and what i liked to do with my free time.

Answered as best as i could, and didnt hold anything back.

It was a lot shorter than i expected, and then had to leave for the doctor and lawyer to discuss what they had heard, and to make a decision.

After a very short time, i was called back in, and told that my appeal had been successful, and that all benefits would be awarded me again.

So, there it is. What i told them, and i knew all along. I'm not fit for full time employment at this moment in time.

NOW......

This does not mean i wanna sit on my arse all day watching dvd's and playing on the internet.

What it does mean is that i can now get a damn sight more help, training and advise about a gradual return to work. I do believe that the system is flawed, as if i had lost, i would have had to sign on, be forced to take a job i dont want to do, and this would have started the whole process of depression, stress and all the other systems off again !

I dont feel good for winning my appeal, nor sad. At the moment all i feel is numb.

If it was not for Womble's help, support and belief in me, I would not have done half the things i have, nor got as far as i have.

So, to end on a positive note, Womble, thank you, for all you have done for a poor messed up Pikey xXx