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Can I close pip claim and start again?

Dmaria

I initially applied for pip just after turning 17 for psychosis but I'm now nearly 20 and my life had drastically changed and I have since been diagnosed with autism.I did a change of circumstances to let pip know of the changes but it seems to me they are basing my claim on psychosis and seem to think I have Improved when that's not the case at all.I started a mandatory reconsideration but I don't think they will budge on their decision I would rather close my claim and start again.Can I do this?

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youngobe

I’m on pip and didn’t even apply for it they phoned me ??

Holly_Alumni

Hi @Dmaria from what you've said, it sounds like your autism hasn't been given the correct level of detail in your initial review. It's completely up to you what feels best. However, you can also wait until you receive the results of this, before cancelling and completing a new one.

I've added a few tags to your post which I hope will help other members to see this. They may have been through a similar situation and can provide advice from their experience.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope it goes well for you and you receive the award.

Best wishes,

Amaya_Ringo

My experience of PIP (with autism) after switching over from DLA to PIP was that they didn't even look at my evidence clearly until I got to Tribunal. My MR was a waste of space but the tribunal did award in my favour, although it was time limited. When that was reviewed a few years ago, it was done via paper with no need for appeal or MR. So it's up to you but you may well find the same hurdles.

In my case my original decision was rejected entirely based on my not having anxiety medication or treatment, despite not actually having claimed for anxiety…which sounds a bit like yours where they're fixating on one thing rather than the other.

I found the appeal process very traumatic, I would probably not have ever started a new claim if I had ended the ongoing one. I personally would hang on to see what the MR says, and then consider whether you are willing to go to tribunal if it doesn't come out how you hope. If you have good support systems/people around you it may be worth involving them too.

Either way, take care of yourself :)