From ZERO Atos points to WRAG upon appeal

A question about : From ZERO Atos points to WRAG upon appeal

Hi Folks

Just wanted to offer encouragement to anyone who basically got shafted by Atos at their WCA.

I got ZERO points which after MR stayed at ZERO, with me struggling to fulfil JSA conditions & with JCP staff who don't know their own rules re claimants appeals of ESA getting appeals rate ESA.

Anyhow, in just over 4 months from the ORIGINAL fit to work decision I got an appeal (quite quickly I thought), & the judge & doctor found in my favour under exceptional circumstances rule & put me in WRAG.

If I had to be honest & even though I'd like to be in the support group, I think the WRAG is probably a fair decision & if I had been offered that one year ago when I got the dreaded convert from IB letter I would have nodded my head in agreement.

So, what I'm saying is - if you get a bad WCA don't give up, keep plugging away & good luck .... you may get a win!

Best answers:

• Sadly, every aspect of your experience is far from uncommon. I'm pleased you got the result you needed in the end.
• What I forgot to add is many thanks to those who have responded to my forum posts regarding ESA/JSA etc over the last few months. All appreciated.
• So pleased you got a good outcome.
  Last time I got failed with 0 points "consider a return to work in 3 months".
  Upon the reconsideration stage of appeal (this was 2013) I got 15 points, WRAG and re-assess in 2 years.
  It is the best feeling to win, however hard it is to get there!