New PIP claim after not getting enough points on first one.

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Superbetty

H, I tried to google, but it is not clear to me what exactly the rules are. My partner applied for PIP long time ago, maybe a year ago, I dont remember. After asesement he didn't get enough points to get PIP, and me, usually fighting till the end, thought, no, I have no energy for this, we are not appealing, because someone told me then that noone is getting PIP anyway and there is no chance. Normally I would appeal, but we were both in bad mental state, and we just gave up, thought, well, he wouldn't get it anyway. But now I am reading all your posts, and thinking, people actually DO get PIP, so I would like him to apply again, this time if needed, I would ask for RM, and I would go to Tribunal. My question is, he applied at least year ago, so can he just apply again? I read somewhere something about 6 months, but it is definitely more than 6 months since he applied.
I would appreciate any advice, thank you.
Betty

poppy123456

There’s no timescale which you need to leave before reapplying. Although to constantly reapply using the same evidence you previously used could see another refusal.

However, it’s it’s been less than 13 months since the decision was made on his claim then you’re still within the time to request the MR. You will need to give a reason why you didn’t request it within the first month. If they refuse you just proceed to Tribunal. Do also be aware that they won’t take into consideration any worsening of condition. 

Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) decisions have a low success rate at 23%. Trubunal has a much higher success rate at about 70% if you either appear in person or have a telephone/video hearing.

This time when filling out the forms you should include a couple of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time he attempted each descriptor that applies to him. 

It would also be a good idea to have a read of this so you can try to have some understanding of the descriptors and what they mean before starting a new claim. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria