Courts carry out review after study reveals GP evidence was factor in only 2.9% of disability benefi
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- Published on Friday, 29 November 2013 15:03
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The Government has carried out an assessment of the key factors in deciding appeals against decisions to remove disability benefits from claimants, after a pilot study revealed GP evidence was the deciding factor in only 2.9% of cases, Pulse has learnt.
The Department of Work and Pensions asked judges to provide a written summary explaining their decisions in individualsâ appeals against the removal of the Employment Support Allowance, including the importance of the GP report.
It followed a study last November that showed judges cited GPsâ supporting evidence as the principal factor in only 2.9% of successful appeals when provided with a list of potential reasons from a drop-down menu.
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