PIP Trubunal offer process

ndhm1951

Thank you for welcoming me to the community.
I wanted to ask some advice as I’m in the process of awaiting a date for Tribunal.
I applied for PIP in May 2023, soon after I had my assessment by FaceTime.
I requested my PIP report soon after and the amount of false information in this report was shocking and I could not quite believe the inconsistencies what was written to what I actually said, I received my PIP outcome shortly after and was awarded 6 Points DL and 4 points Mobility.
I then submitted a Mandatory Reconsideration, no surprise that the outcome was still the same so I then put forward my case online for a Tribunal, the DWP did not respond within the time frame and the judge then gave them more time.DWP then called me to make me an offer of standard DL and NO mobility. I explained to the Case manager on the phone that I had since been accepted for a Blue Badge which they did not have knowledge of as I hadn’t uploaded this evidence to the online Tribunal HMCTS (as I’d only just been accepted for my blue badge & I also know it does not automatically qualify you for points either) The case manager did say on the phone that she would note this new evidence and 2 days later I received their Pack containing all their information for the Tribunal. About a week later (early January 2024) I received a letter from PIP stating “We now have all the information needed to make a decision and information to decide if we can award you PIP” 
I called the PIP about 4 weeks ago and they acknowledged the letter but could tell me no more as to what it means.
has anyone else had this letter whilst awaiting Tribunal as I cannot see why this letter states this as I’m awaiting Tribunal date and I refused their offer prior to DWP sending their pack.
I have to say this whole process has been mentally and physically exhausting, the stress, worry and anxiety is a toll on your health. Any help would be greatly appreciated 
Thank you

WelshDaffodil

Hi there, I too am waiting for a tribunal and received the same letter at the end of January. I lodged my appeal in July, however I noticed when the bundle came through that there were several pieces of evidence that hadn't been mentioned by the assessor. I complained to Capita who agreed to look over the report again, but stood by their decision. I then received two letters in January one from DWP with Capita's comments and another that said they now had all the details they needed to make a decision. I was therefore hopeful that this might have meant that they were looking at it again, but like you I have heard nothing further and no one has been able to shed any further light on it. Hopefully someone else may be able to offer advice on this.

poppy123456

WelshDaffodil said:

Hi there, I too am waiting for a tribunal and received the same letter at the end of January. I lodged my appeal in July, however I noticed when the bundle came through that there were several pieces of evidence that hadn't been mentioned by the assessor. I complained to Capita who agreed to look over the report again, but stood by their decision. I then received two letters in January one from DWP with Capita's comments and another that said they now had all the details they needed to make a decision. I was therefore hopeful that this might have meant that they were looking at it again, but like you I have heard nothing further and no one has been able to shed any further light on it. Hopefully someone else may be able to offer advice on this.

We can only guess the reason why you receive those letters. Have you rang PIP to ask them? They would be the only ones that could give you any information. 

ndhm1951

Hi, I have rang the PIP to ask about this letter and they said they can see in on their system as sent, but couldn’t explain anything about it. 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @ndhm1951

Welcome to the community! I am so sorry that it's been such a back and forth with them for you and no answers. Please keep us updated Keeping everything crossed the tribunal goes in your favour. 

WelshDaffodil

poppy123456 said:

WelshDaffodil said:

Hi there, I too am waiting for a tribunal and received the same letter at the end of January. I lodged my appeal in July, however I noticed when the bundle came through that there were several pieces of evidence that hadn't been mentioned by the assessor. I complained to Capita who agreed to look over the report again, but stood by their decision. I then received two letters in January one from DWP with Capita's comments and another that said they now had all the details they needed to make a decision. I was therefore hopeful that this might have meant that they were looking at it again, but like you I have heard nothing further and no one has been able to shed any further light on it. Hopefully someone else may be able to offer advice on this.

We can only guess the reason why you receive those letters. Have you rang PIP to ask them? They would be the only ones that could give you any information. 

Hi Poppy123456, yes the original poster stated that they had rang PIP who acknowledged the letter but could tell them no more about what this meant. In my post confirming I had experienced similar, I also said that no one had been able to shed any further light on it. I realise you can only guess, but I think we were both hoping to hear from others who had experienced the same and what the outcome was for them.

Carlosos

Why does it feel like dealing with dwp is like gambling with loaded dice and to get a reasonable response and outcome you have to go to tribunal. 

ndhm1951

just giving an update, I have finally received my Tribunal date for early July 2024. I originally requested a Tribunal online back in December 2023, so just a heads up of how long it’s actually taking.

My original PIP Daily Living , I was awarded 6 points, and the revised bundle that came back In December they have now awarded 9 points, so here’s hoping for my points at Tribunal what o feel I’m entitled to, and it also being backed up by my mass amount of medical evidence. I’m also fighting for my mobility component as I feel I’m entitled to that too. Just wanted to give others an idea on the amount of time I have waited for confirmation of hearing. December 2023 Tribunal Logged, mid June 2024 Tribunal date.
struggling to actually come to terms with having to go through anymore stress by attending- as this whole process for over 14 months now has drained me. Sending submission for Tribunal in the next few days so it gives them time to AGAIN read through the evidence to support my claim.

Hope this helps anyone scrolling in the same situation as myself, don’t give up.

Jimm_Scope

Hey @ndhm1951, glad to hear you finally have a date at least. Have you looked up for any advocacy services in your area? There can be organisations in your area that have people trained in these tribunals and help you with them, you can try searching here https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

Keep us updated with how it is going. Are you attending in person or by phone/video do you know?

ndhm1951

good afternoon all.

I just wanted to share an update with regards to my PIP tribunal.

I was too mentally exhausted and nervous and anxious to attend, so it took place without me with a supporting letter from my doctor.

I’m pleased to inform you all that I have been awarded enhanced on both components

I’m beyond shocked, very upset, overwhelmed that it is finally over.

I want to share with you all the process from beginning to end.

May 2023 applied for PIP

July 2023 PIP FaceTime assessment

July 2023 PIP decision ( 6 points Daily Living and 4 points Mobility)

August 2023 Mandatory Reconsideration (points stayed the same)

October 2023 Tribunal appeal submitted

December 2023 points changed from 6 points daily living to 9 points and mobility the same) I refused as I felt I was entitled to my mobility component

June 2024 Tribunal date given for July 2024

July 2024 Tribunal heard without me

Enhanced on both awarded.

I can honestly say, I felt like giving up and accepting my 9 points as I have never felt so heavy with worry, stress, anxiety and panic in my life. I carried on and I’m in total shock with this outcome. 14 months this has taken and I feel it has been 14 months of carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.I’m crying writing this. Don’t give up and keep fighting. I’m not going to lie and say it’s easy, it’s not.. but just don’t give up.

I hope this helps anyone going through the same as I can say I’ve scoured many sites for situations like my own for advice and reassurance and I just want to help others.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.

Bydand

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884682#Comment_884682

And breathhhhheeeeee

Good for you for sticking with it and seeing it through, couldn’t have been easy and will have left you feeling exhausted.

Move on, relax and enjoy

S

Rachel_Scope

Morning @ndhm1951

Wow, what a journey! I’m so so happy for you that you’ve finally been awarded what you deserve 😊 You’ve been so strong to not give up and fight for yourself 💪

I’m sure this will help others in a similar situation see that there can be positive outcomes. Are you celebrating in any way? A big chocolate cake perhaps??