Sciatica..could i apply for dla i have repeating sciatica.?

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probably not sorry,... iv been of work since January with 2 prolapsed discs due to sciatica waiting for an operation.. i am now on half pay from work filled more forms from dhss than i care to remember to get some help and not getting anywhere.
Tunisian...sorry you have problems with your health, but please don't call people wimps sciatica pain is very very painful i can assure you...

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i would just apply even if this is not one of the criteria.. if you dont try you wont even know.you GP should be able to advise you more on this...

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You can claim but I would not put your chances of a benefit very high.You would need to be rather more disabled.

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I have had three strokes and I can't get DLA, so stop being a wimp. Sciatica pain refers to the pain suffered by the sciatic nerve being inflamed or trapped!

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Don't think you will qualify but you can try. If you are refused appeal with the help of Welfare Rights Officer who will help you with your appeal also a letter from your doctor when appealing might help
Good Luck
Tina

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my mum has severe arthritis in her back and is nearly 60 and she has to work full time so unless you've got a good doctor i doubt if you'll get disabled benefit unless you know how to work the system just like a few of my neighbours

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