PIP Mandatory Reconsideration

HealthyUnicorn

There was so many discrepancies in my consolation report, and I have no idea about some the assumptions in my decision letter.

I just wondered if it’s worth pointing these out as part of a mandatory reconsideration? Has anyone done this?

Lanson66

Hi, I’m going through the same issue as you right now. All I can say is that I responded to every point in my decision letter stating the inconsistency with their statement and my recollection of my answers during my telephone assessment, like you many inconsistencies and in my opinion the decision letter was bearing no resemblance to my personal situation.

I looked at many other advice forums and took what I considered to be the best advice from each. As I questioned each point of the decision letter I also stated what points I felt should have been awarded. My personal opinion was that I was entitled to 20 + points for living and 10 for mobility. I don’t expect that the MR will alter the decision in my favour as the success rate is so poor but it gives me sufficient confidence to push forward with the Tribunal process as and when I am able and have much more confidence of a positive outcome.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @HealthyUnicorn. I think @Lanson66 has given some great advice there. Make sure you get across exactly what you said so they have the facts. I've been through a MR myself and then had to go to tribunal and eventually was awarded PIP.

HealthyUnicorn

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/887009#Comment_887009

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/887009#Comment_887009

This is what I have difficulty with. The assessor report was full of discrepancies, but their points resulted in more points (and subsequently higher award potentially) than I had previously. But, the decision maker at DWP rejected the assessor report and awarded me much less points and the award is lower than what I had before.

So as the assessor report with points were different to the decision maker view and points, I am unsure if I should point out the discrepancies in the assessor report or argue against the decision maker decision letter points.

What do you think?

HealthyUnicorn

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/888227#Comment_888227

@Rachel_Scope

Lanson66

Hi, I can only suggest what I would do in your position and from that perspective I would argue against the decision maker and simply not contradict the assessor. Obviously the decision makers have the last word but the assessor is a trained professional and from what I have learned is that in the majority of cases the decision makers go along with the assessors. Obviously it’s a tricky one but you want the best outcome, fingers crossed

HealthyUnicorn

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/888829#Comment_888829

Considering the decision maker has take the assessor report into consideration, would it not be better to argue against the assessor report? My thinking is the decision maker cannot be expected to make the right conclusion because the assessor report is inaccurate.

Very difficult to know which way to go with it.

poppy123456

Personally, I wouldn’t put all the focus on either the assessment report or the decision letter. It’s fine to point out some obvious errors but then put both to one side and forget about them.

Concentrate on where and why you think you should have scored those points. Making sure you include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last you attempted each descriptor that applies to you.

Rachel_Scope

@HealthyUnicorn This is tricky situation to be in. I agree with Poppy that you should focus on where you should have scored points and not worry about focusing on the assessor or decision-maker. I feel if you focus too much on on or the other it might weaken your MR, so focus on you and what you need and deserve.

HealthyUnicorn

Thanks everyone.

I think I will focus on assessor report discrepancies as well as what points I should be awarded with.

Rachel_Scope

Keep us updated with how you get on 😊