Pip tribunal query

LisaRose909

Hi everyone, I have a phone hearing for a pip tribunal tomorrow, I know they are likely to ask me my reasons for the appeal , the reasons I am appealing is I didn't get the correct points because the assessor told some huge and outlandish lies in her report which were then used to not give me the points where I should of got them .

My question to you guys is when they ask me that is it ok if I explain the assessor did this? I've read so many times on here people saying whatever you do don't say the assessor lied, but then that isn't the truth and I'd like to explain honestly why I've ended up in this situation and having to take them to a tribunal.

Any reasons I shouldn't fully explain? Will it go against me at all if I tell them she lied?

Thanks x

poppy123456

You don't need to explain what the assessor said because they will already know that. They know that many assessment reports are flawed. Concentrating on the report isn't going to get you a PIP award. Put that behind you now, it's all in the past.

What you need to do is concentrate on answering the questions they ask and give as much information about how your conditions affect you as possible.

Good luck for tomorrow and please don't be too alarmed if you don't have the decision on the day. This happens often and they will send you a decision letter within a few days. If you've been able to track the appeal online you can log in a few hours later and hopefully see what that decision was.

ladyluck

Exactly the same thing happened to me. I was then invited to speak again to the assessor, which I refused, saying that he did not translate my answers into truthful remarks during a very long, and tiring interview. For me, it was very important I spoke up about my reason to fight this. Refusal of claims is happening far too often.
I got a mandatory reconsideration, over the phone, which I passed once I spoke to another manager. The results followed swiftly. Stick to the truth and hopefully all will be well. I also asked the question, ‘Why were the questions in my interview all related to medications, hospital visits and diagnoses, when it’s supposed to be about how my disabilities affect me?’ I was given pip backdated to my claim date. Don’t be deterred. You alone know how you feel. Many people give up as they feel defeated and fatigued by all the questioning. Incidentally, because I fought this I was given a 10 year review, after an initial refusal! Work that one out. I’m now convinced the assessors aren’t always up to scratch, but some, I’m sure, do a good job. Why these people don’t take notice of our GP’s I have no idea. It’s a shocking way to deal with people who are already the most vulnerable in society. Maybe they should consider this when interviewing. Life is hard enough without having to jump hoops. Obviously, this is my personal experience, we are all different and so are our illnesses. Give as much information as you possibly can, and good luck to you.