Mandatory Reconsideration question

pillar48
pillar48 Community member Posts: 35 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi Folks..how long does it generally take to hear back after submitting a request for a mandatory reconsideration and what is the percentage of things being overturned as well at that stage.

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,910 Online Community Coordinator
    edited October 2023

    Heya @pillar48 just to clarify, are you talking about PIP or another benefit?


  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Assuming this is PIP based on your previous thread? If so then up to 12 weeks for a decision. 

    Unfortunately only about 23% of decisions are changed in the claimants favour at this stage. 
  • pillar48
    pillar48 Community member Posts: 35 Connected
    Hiya..its for pip..what is the best way for me to do it,by phone or letter ?
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,910 Online Community Coordinator
    I'd suggest doing it by letter once you've got a copy of your report.  That way you can see where the issues are and where to focus before asking for the MR. 

    That's personal preference, the regulars may have a better option.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    I agree with Albus, by letter. Please do not ring to request it. You’ve had some very good advice in your other thread from chiarieds, please refer back to that. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/111283/advice-on-my-pip-award#latest

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