Comments on: Miner’s Knee claims - New advice on making a claim

By: harry

harry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:52:26 +0000

had medical with one doctor who examined legs now got letter saying i do not have bursitis and therefore not eligablie for any benefits

By: admin

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:55:40 +0000

Thanks for your comments William. There is an appeals process which should be outlined on the documents detailing the extent of your disability etc. You will need to contant the DWP and talk to them regarding this matter.

On a separate note, if you have claimed for Vibration White Finger in the past you may have been undersettled by thousands of pounds so it is worth your while having that checked for you FREE OF CHARGE. Visit Miners Rights for further details.

By: William

William — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:47:00 +0000

Hello,
I too am looking for any available help or guidance with regard to appealing and pursuinng claim for this.
I worked for 25 years, so i have not been informed that there was a problem regarding length of service. However following the initial medical I have been advised that my disability is only 6% which I am finding very hard to digest.
I know I need to appeal this but am looking for any help, on where I need to go from here.
Many thanks in advance with regard to this.

By: harry

harry — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:47:12 +0000

this process seems complicated so you have to get the evidence to present to the panel is that right and if you pay for example for electronic xrays possibiliy £50 there is a chance you may not get anything from trying to claim. If you go thro miners rights do they do all the chasing up of medical records is anyone here using there service thanks

By: Colin Holland

Colin Holland — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:50:22 +0000

Harry
My hearing is not untill may. They will not chase any records up they say it is for you to provide evidence. So you need any X rays, letters , wittnesses, Photos of any modifications to your home which have helped you to manage. Even to the point where you have paid extra for holidays for easy access. I suspect if you are claiming any other disabilities such as VWF these will be taken into account and may lessen the amount they give you. These need to be sent to them well beforehand.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:35:07 +0000

Hi Gary,

As far as we at Consumer Help are aware, the requirement for Miners Knee claims is that you have worked UNDERGROUND for 10 years or more. The Job Centre are currently telling former miners that if you have worked on the face then you do not qualify but we believe this to be untrue.

As always, we recommend you visit: http://www.minersrights.co.uk who provide a free service and will investigate your claim without taking any of your compensation payout.

Keep us updated!

By: GARY

GARY — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:21 +0000

Do anybody know if you had to work on the face to make a claim for the knees,
I worked underground for 15yrs but not on the face has all face training was stopped. (just my luck)

By: harry

harry — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:28:58 +0000

hI COLIN AND JEFF CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MEDICAL AND DO THE CHASE UP OLD MEDICAL RECORDS AND DO THEY GIVE YOU ANY IDEA THERE AND THEN WHAT PERCCENTAGE YOU WILL PROBABLY GET

By: admin

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Thank you for your post. As far as we’re aware only one claim form is required. Our recommendation for making a claim is to use: http://www.minersrights.co.uk - this website is controlled by Gravitas Law Ltd. who are specialists in miners claims, do not touch any of your compensation and provide a free-of-charge service.

I would suggest going to this website and contacting them and they will explain the full process.

By: harry

harry — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:31:35 +0000

can anyone tell me if beat knee and osteoarthritis of the knee need seperate claim forms and is anyone going thro solicitors or job centre