How likely is it the DMs will go against the assessor?

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Binxjinx

Hi all,

I just had my assessment and got the assessor report which recommends standard DL and enhanced Mobility.

I have 8 points recommended for DL so I'm wondering how often DMs go against the report as it'd be easy to knock me out of getting an award if they wanted. Worrying about this a little!

Thanks in advance

DmRitchie

I can't comment on how the DM will treat the assessors report, mine was full of lies and contradictions so 0 (got standard at tribunal). If they go lower than the assessor, request the report (do this anyway) and then pursue a mandatory reconsideration (as for it to be recorded, or put the call on speaker and tell them you are recording (Co-Pilot in Word is good for this). Then they will have justify why it changed. All the evidence should be useful in the event you need to appeal (hopefully not). In any respect try not to worry, the fact you were assessed with awards should indicate a positive outcome.