I'm a partially sighted stroke and cancer patient. In 2021, after and MR and intervention from my local MP, I was awarded 4 years of PIP at the highest rate. After this time I went through another assessment and I provided mountains of evidence, hoping for a longer award. Alongside other evidence, my GP, mental health therapist, social worker and carer all wrote in their letters of support that I should get the highest rate for 10 years as I'm unlikely to make a significant recovery.
I just got the award letter, again I have been awarded the highest rate for 4 years. This is stressing me out for several reasons, of course because I'll have to go through another stressful assessment which could start in just 3 years. I could then lose the benefit or get a reduced rate. Also the assessment will be another full one, whereas if I got a ten year award, I'd get a light touch review. Also I want to quit most of my medical treatment as it's not helping and is just adding an extra burden to my life. But now I'll have to continue with all of it or I won't get awarded next time. And my good GP has just left, none of the other ones will write such a helpful letter.
Is it worth me appealing this decision? given the fact that 4 people wrote in their letters that they thought I should get 10 years. What are the chances it gets lowered/increased?
