What is a “personal action” for descriptor 13A?

elijahSC · April 2

I am in the process of deciding whether to request mandatory reconsideration for being put in the LCW group instead of the LCWRA group.

I should theoretically qualify based on 19d and 20d alone (- 19d. Owing to a severe disorder of mood or behaviour, fails to convey food or drink to the claimant's own mouth without receiving - (i) physical assistance from someone else; or (ii) regular prompting given by someone else in the claimant's presence. 20d. Owing to a severe disorder of mood or behaviour, fails to- (i) chew or swallow food or drink; or (ii) chew or swallow food or drink without regular prompting given by another person in the physical presence of the claimant.) but I want to know if I should try bringing up the issues covered by 13a (13a. Cannot, due to impaired mental function, reliably initiate or complete at least 2 sequential personal actions.).

Based on this post, I am also honestly happy to hear out anyone who wants to weigh in on if requesting mandatory reconsideration is likely to be successful, with the caveat of course that this post obviously is not a comprehensive explanation of all the ways my disorders affect me.

Rachel_Scope · April 2

Hi @elijahSC. I can't comment on whether you should request a mandatory reconsideration or not, but I just wanted to check that you're aware that if you do request one your benefit could stop or reduce?

Our members may be more familiar with the form and descriptors and can offer their experiences.