PIP and Osteoarthritis

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kay14

Hi hello just wondering if I have any chance of getting pip they have refused twice as they have not listened to a word av said or checked my doctors notes . I had a arthroscopy back in March in my knee , and the surgeon said the cartilage is completely gone and bone sists are there and will need partial knee replacement I need help around the house can not walk far because of pain suffer from chronic restless leg syndrome and bad anxiety and depression I am only 42 so can image it’s very depressing I am just waiting to hear back from tribunal, I have started having more n more panic attacks and rarely go out , any info welcomed kay x

poppy123456

Have you ever challenged the decision by first requesting the Mandatory Reconsideration? (MR) Followed by a Tribunal? To constantly reapply using the same evidence you previously used will likely see constant refusals.

They very rarely contact anyone for any evidence because the onus is on you to prove you qualify and not theirs.

No one can tell you whether you would qualify because no one knows anything about your health conditions and how they affect you. Though it does help to have some understanding of the PIP descriptors and what they mean. Start here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

You should put the MR request in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points. When you filled out the form if you didn't give a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies then you should do this for the MR. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. Ideally you should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies.

The most likely outcome of any MR will be the decision doesn't change. If this happens you can request the Tribunal.