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Hi, my name is sally123! Assessor hung up on me.
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Hi @sally123, welcome to the community
We often get bad stories about assessors but an assessor just hanging up on you is a new one! A paper-based assessment will be based off exactly what you wrote in your forms. You can still send in evidence to the DWP, it will not be a part of the paper-assessment but it will be there for the decision maker. It will also be considered in any MR or tribunal down the line as well.
If you've not received a text from the DWP that they've received the assessment report then it has not yet been done, so you may still have time to send evidence into capita.They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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You don’t need medical evidence for a successful PIP award. If they can do the paper based assessment they will. Once the report is written and returned a decision can take up to 12 weeks.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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@sally123 Just nudged in with a warm welcome from me. The lovely birthday lady @poppy123456 Helps many on here she’s fabulous.
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Thankyou for your replies, IL maybe ask my GP tomorrow for some updated medical evidence and forward on to the DWP, but yes the assessor said her equipment wasn't working... Would have liked the chance to explain myself on assessment to be honest 🙄also feels like I'm waiting so long
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Hi I'm waiting on my tribunal.. because I never filled a application form so the assessor had nothing to go off. But went ahead with the assessment after me saying I never filled an application form. What do you think the judge will say about this
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jiggerjoe said:Hi I'm waiting on my tribunal.. because I never filled a application form so the assessor had nothing to go off. But went ahead with the assessment after me saying I never filled an application form. What do you think the judge will say about this
The hearing will continue as normal. If a claimant has a vulnerable marker on their file DWP can use their own discretion and continue with the claim, rather than refuse the benefit without at least having an assessment. What was the reason why you didn't fill a form in?
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I haven't personally been to a DWP PIP tribunal, but through my professional experience, I've attended tribunal hearings concerning different matters. In my estimation, the judge will thoroughly review all the information presented at the tribunal and base their decision on the evidence and established legal criteria. It's essential to present your case in a clear and concise manner during the hearing. If you didn't complete an application form but still underwent an assessment, this could add complexity to your situation.
The tribunal judge is likely to take into account the specific circumstances surrounding your case. It's crucial to provide a detailed explanation to the judge regarding why you didn't complete the application form, whether it was due to a misunderstanding or other factors. Additionally, you should be well-prepared to offer proof of your disability or health condition, as well as any supporting documentation.
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I would have certainly filled an application form had one been sent out.. when I got my assessment date I warned them I hadn't had a form to fill out, so they were well aware. On the day of my assessment they were told again I did not fill a form out because I didn't receive one.. the assessment went ahead
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