Hi, my name is spike1973!

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spike1973
spike1973 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
I recently went for a PIP assessment and have received a letter being turned down for the new PIP benefit after being on DLA for a number of years due to being severely disabled after having meningitis as a baby which has left me with hydrocephalus and epileptic fits I honestly think it’s wrong the way that they make their decisions with who can claim this new benefit but me and my family plan to seek legal advice and take this matter further against the DWP. 

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    Hi spike and welcome

    yours is not an uncommon tale on the forums

    PIP and DLA have different criteria for an award, PIP is more concerned with how your condition affects your functionality than what your condition is

    It is important to understand the points system, descriptors and the criteria for an award. A good place to start is the self test on the B&W site

    http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

    There is also a wealth of info on this site about appeals

    Have you requested a mandatory reconsideration ?

    Please have a look around and come back with any questions

    CR


  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi @spike1973

    Welcome to our online community/website.

    I'm very sorry that you have been like many many members got stuck in the mess called "pip"

    I have put some info for you below.

    https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/esa?_ga=2.188973483.106763473.1509439736-329981180.1498300069

    Can you carefuly read through the info on the next stages.

    Because "DWP" only give you "30 days" too take the next stage.

    Please let me know if I can help you further with this ??