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Is Fibromyalgia classed as a disability? |
I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after years of pain and discomfort and tooing and froing to the Drs. I am finding it increasenly difficult to do day to day activities including my job would anyone have any advice on claiming DLA. I know how painful and disabling Fibromyalgia can be. In the United States, it is considered a disability; and if bad enough, one can get Social Security Disability. I am not familiar with how the UK determines whether or not you can get DLA with fibromyalgia, but hopefully the below links and information will be helpful to you! Since you have been to a lot of doctors and have evidence that your Fibromyalgia is making your day to day activities difficult, it surely wouldn't hurt you to apply for DLA and send them all of your medical records. Good luck! It would be worth you phoning your local Job Centre and asking to speak to a disability employment adviser. It's their job to know about benefits and things. Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis, not a disability. the impairments that result from having fibromyalgia, e.g. reduced stamina, strength or range of motion, constitute a disability. Not everyone with fibromyalgia experiences the same impairments. it is possibhle to claim DLA for Fibromyalgia, as this is what my mum has had to do. as she is now so ill with it she can't even walk down the stairs, let alone work.but ask the local CAB to help you as the social will more than likely disregard it. the CAB will word the forms to help you get a fair hearing. good luck!!! and don't give up!!!!! I know a couple of people with that problem. Unfortunately they have to tough it out the best they can and it really makes working hard, because employers really don't get it. In the US-it is a disability-but that doesn't necessarily mean you are qualified to receive disability benefits- Unless you have lost a limb or you are classed as mentally unstable or need 24/7 care they won't even look at your case. you may be able to claim dla it just all depends on how your illness affects you on a daily basis, you can allways apply. |
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