Hi, my name is tambo76!

tambo76

my husband has recently won his pip tribunal after a long 15mths, it’s states however that only from feb 2024 and that the decision made March 2023 by the Secretary of State is set aside. Could anyone tell me what that means thank you in advance

Jimm_Scope

Hi @tambo76, when did he apply? You mentioned 15 months ago, so I assume is was around Feburary-March 2023 that he applied?

There was a High Tribunal Result in march 2023 which was related to when PIP awards could be dated. I think if it is indeed referring to this you may need to ask a benefits specialist about the case and what it means. I am not a benefits specialist and wouldn't feel comfortable telling you what I think certain case history means for you!

If you feel comfortable you could type exactly what the letter says (but please leave out any personal information!)

WhatThe

Hi tambo and congratulations to you both!

the decision made March 2023 by the Secretary of State is set aside.

The SoS on your Decision Notice means the DWP - sorry to contradict you, Jimm.

An adverse decision was made in March 2023 and the Tribunal has reversed this. What exactly is stated for those two decision dates?

Jimm_Scope

@WhatThe If I am wrong feel free to correct me! I could see a decision was made in March of 2023 by a tribunal is all, I figured it was referring to something like that. Thank you for your insight!

tambo76

just says

1. The appeal is allowed.
2. The decision made by the Secretary of State on 15/03/2023 is set aside.
3. … ….. is entitled to …. Component at the standard rate from 28/02/2024 to 28/02/2026.

It’s just confusing what the set aside mean’s thank you replying really appreciate it

tambo76

sorry he applied February 2023

WhatThe

Set aside means reversed.

What was the decision of 15/03/2023? I'm confused now

poppy123456

The dates seem wrong. SoS made a decision on 15/03/2023 and Tribunal set that decision aside and awarded from 28/02/2024 but that can't be correct and to me that should be 15/03/2023.

I would advise you to contact HMCTS and ask them because if there's an error in the dates then DWP will not put the award into payment and will not pay what is owed until that's corrected. DWP will also contact HMCTS for the correction to be made, if it's an error.

tambo76

going to ring them today has we’re also confused and we also thought dates might be wrong a printing error maybe will call them and hopefully gets answers thank you everyone