Challenging a PIP decision

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ZarahPiPFibro
ZarahPiPFibro Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
edited February 2023 in Start here and say hello!
Can my 

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  • ZarahPiPFibro
    ZarahPiPFibro Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Can I challenge my pip decision, as they have stated an incorrect fact, saying I tra
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,108 Championing
    Hi @ZarahPiPFibro - you can indeed challenge your PIP decision by doing a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR); details about this should be included in your decision letter.
    Unfortunately incorrect facts do creep into decision letters, but you need to consider if you would be able to get more points if this was 'corrected.' If you go ahead with a MR, then this should be put in writing saying where you feel you should have scored points, & why.
    You could get advice near you by checking this link: https://advicelocal.uk/

  • ZarahPiPFibro
    ZarahPiPFibro Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Thank you. They said that I travel to work and have never abandoned a journey, but I work from home, so what they said is untrue
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,108 Championing
    I appreciate that the comment was wrong, but would mentioning this mean you could possibly receive an award/get a higher award? You need 8 or more points for the standard rate, & 12 or more for the enhanced.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    I agree with chiarieds here. Just because what they said wasn’t correct it doesn’t mean you should request the MR. You should only do this if more points can be scored for an award or a higher award. 

    This relates to following and planning a journey, did you score any points here? Are you claiming for mental health or physical conditions? 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @ZarahPiPFibro

    Welcome to the community! :) Just to let you know, I merged your threads together and popped your post in our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum. Just in case you had any other questions or queries :)
  • rebel11
    rebel11 Online Community Member Posts: 1,687 Pioneering
    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration-pip/
  • ZarahPiPFibro
    ZarahPiPFibro Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    @Hannah_Scope Thanks for that - all a bit confusing with threads etc

    @poppy123456 I did not score any points for planning a journey, although I mentioned on original app. form that have difficulties planning routes. I think they have taken “you travel to work...” as meaning I do not have difficulties if I travel to work. I am claiming for fibromyalgia and anxiety/depression.

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