Hi, my name is Elaine1982! PIP Tribunal case

Elaine1982
Elaine1982 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited March 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi there I've been unable to work since an accident I had in 1994 got meningitis then left me with severe epilepsy so had been on dla up until pip started I've got suspected arthritis then just before lock down got diagnosed with severe asthma was I got diagnosed I got told by someone at job centre to inform pip as I might be intitled to higher rate and come off ESA and claim universal credit soon as I did after a 7 month wait I got letter from pip I was on higher rate I had car for 18 month got told they were stopping my claim took car and pip payment off me then 3 weeks ago I had phone assement from doctor from universal credit they put me on unfit to work benefit it was to see will someone from DWP universal credit saying I'm unfit for work help with my PiP tribunal case thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,457 Championing
    A worsening of condition or a new diagnosis doesn't automatically entitle you to a higher PIP award. I wouldn't take the word of anyone from a local Job centre because they're not experts with the PIP criteria. I would have got some expert adviced before reporting any changes.

    Being found unfit for work will have no bearing on a PIP claim because they are completely different benefits, with different criteria. PIP has nothing to do with your ability to work.

    Some people find it helpful to ask those that know them well to write a supporting letter. You should also give a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were.

    You can also get some expert advice from an agency near you. Start here. https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello @Elaine1982 thanks for joining and introducing yourself :)

    I see Poppy has replied, so if we can help with anything else, or if you're feeling unsure about anything, let us know.

    I'm sorry you lost your car, are you still able to access any essentials you might need, like food shopping or medication?

    Keep us updated with how challenging the PIP decision goes when you can!

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