The Grandfather said: 'I'm in agony on a daily basis...I wouldn't wish this struggle on anyone.'
John Docherty - who suffers from sciatica and severe nerve damage - was shocked when the Department of Work and Pensions told him he was not eligible for Personal Independence Payments , a form of financial support available to people with severe disabilities.
While the report into Mr Docherty's condition admitted that the 50-year-old needed aid to prepare simple meals and wash, his claim for support payments was still refused.He said:"I'm in agony on a daily basis and can't walk more than a few metres without losing my balance"I've provided the assessors with photos of all the injuries I've suffered from falling over. There were everything from cuts and grazes to broken bones and black eyes.
"There are obstacles in my life every day which to other people would be simple things, but my mobility is completely shot. Mr Docherty says that rising living costs have put extra strain on him financially - and that not refused PIP has put him in an even more difficult position.
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