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Pip review experience

hi all I'm new here I was wondering if anyone has been through the pip review procedure, currently on a 3 year award but sent renewal a year early, had a terrifying home assessment last week has anyone ever had there current pip award increased , and is it back dated to when you filled out the form etc thanks in advance for any comments, I'm worried sick about my outcome x
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Good news and bad. A PIP review makes a new decision on your claim. Anytime a new decision is made the date of the decision is when it comes into forces. So no back dated payments if you get an increase but also no overpayment if you get a reduction. As with any decision there is a right to appeal if need be.
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However, even if report arrives after decision, probably you'll still have time to put in an MR. And you can ask for an extension to time to submit an MR.
Assessors seem to make a habit of telling claimants that they can't have their report until after decision. This is nonsense - you can ask for report before decision arrives.
but thanks all for the helpful advice xx
Just a suggestion, if you don't feel like calling the DWP yourself, and that is understandable, then telephone your MP. They have a hotline to the DWP so it saves you sitting there waiting, sometimes only to be cut off when you finally get through. Let the MP take the stress, it is part of their job, also if your MP is involved then from my experience the DWP, and the rest take you more seriously.
Good Luck