Pegasus, the reason the gave me was that I was ill before I came to Holland 5 years ago and are therefore not responsible for my welfare. It lies with the country where I lived previously. They state in the letter that the decision is final. I did work inbetween the last five years I have been here and have paid my taxes and social security contriibutions so I think it is very very unfair. I cannot afford to live here now without the disability and that is going to upset my partner greatly. I could get assistance from home but I am passed that now and will not hold the begging bowl out anymore.