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This affects how fast the nerve signals are transmitted and leads to loss of nerve fibres. This causes weakness, paralysis and\/or impairment in motor function, especially of the arms and legs (limbs). Along with this weakness\/numbness Leona also experiences debilitating pain as result of this condition, sometimes making it impossible to leave her bed for days at a time.<\/p>\n
BEGINNING THE PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Leona first began her application process for the NDIS in August 2018 with assistance from her GP. Her first submission was denied with more information requested. It was at this point that she was contacted by the team at All About Living to assist with the application process. Despite All About Living being as new to NDIS as Leona they continued to prepare and submit applications. Fast forward 12 months, several applications later and still no headway made. In Leona\u2019s own words \u201cthis period was a total nightmare, resubmitting the same forms over and over\u201d.<\/p>\nEnter Cameron Day-Lewis, Leona\u2019s modern-day knight in shining armour. As our NDIS Transition Specialist Cameron has been trained to assess eligibly for the NDIS and if eligible assist in the application process. Cameron took on Leona\u2019s case and remained calm through all the frustrations. He looked through Leona\u2019s case to-date and contacted the NDIA for further information on why Leona\u2019s applications were not being approved. He helped Leona apply for appeal to have her application assessed and assisted Leona with gathering additional supporting documentation from various specialists to strengthen her case.<\/p>\n
FINALLY APPROVED \u2013 TIME TO CELEBRATE<\/strong><\/p>\nOn 20th<\/sup> April 2020 Leona\u2019s NDIS application was finally approved and she was awarded a plan which would be life changing for her. This funding allows Leona services at home from both professionals and support workers, home modifications to assist with her mobility around the house and assistance with meal preparation.<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t