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Tribunal overturned DWP decision but still waiting - help?!

Hi, was wondering if anyone could help. I appealed my PIP as they gave me lower rate mobility. However, I have numerous disabilities after a road traffic accident 27 years ago. I am under a number of consultants pending further operations.
I went to a tribunal last month, and they overturned the DWP's decision. As I have not heard from the DWP, I phoned the helpline. They have told me they have not received the statement from the judge as to why they overturned the dwp's decision. The lady then told me that, they are awaiting paperwork from the court for a caseworker to look at it. Who could decide to appeal against the tribunal judge's decision.
I am beside myself, I have fought so hard with loads of evidence I have gathered to support my case. Now I fear, I have anot her long battle in front of me.
I went to a tribunal last month, and they overturned the DWP's decision. As I have not heard from the DWP, I phoned the helpline. They have told me they have not received the statement from the judge as to why they overturned the dwp's decision. The lady then told me that, they are awaiting paperwork from the court for a caseworker to look at it. Who could decide to appeal against the tribunal judge's decision.
I am beside myself, I have fought so hard with loads of evidence I have gathered to support my case. Now I fear, I have anot her long battle in front of me.
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Good luck,
Jayne
Sorry to hear this. Just to let you know there are time limits for the DWP to appeal. Once they get the statement of reasons from the judge (this is probably the paperwork they are waiting for), they have one month to put in their further appeal. The tribunal can extend this time limit but it's quite unlikely. So to put in another way, if the DWP haven't appealed in about a month from now, it will be too late.
I know this doesn't help a lot, but it does mean that you should find out soon whether or not the DWP plan to appeal, and then you can take it from there. As Jayne says, help from a specialist adviser would be highly recommended if the DWP are appealing. A local Citizens Advice or Law Centre may be able to help you.
Will
Perhaps something above basic ESA?
Will
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