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Am I Entitled To Claim DLA For Osteoarthritis?

I have severe pain in both ankles due to osteoarthritis.I have had an ankle fusion in one foot and waiting for a fusion in the other foot.I have had steriod injections and various tablets over the years.I have had this for 12yrs.Im thinking of claiming dla.would I be entitled?
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hi,

Any person who has limited motion and mobility issue due to illness is entitled for disability living allowance whether he works or not. So you can also claim DLA.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Am I Entitled To Claim DLA For Osteoarthritis?

Hi, Any person who has limited motion and mobility issue due to illness is entitled for disability living allowance whether he works or not. So you can also claim DLA. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon