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PIP reassessment
dottydotty
Member Posts: 294 Pioneering
Hello. I reached pension age November 2017 , had a PIP re -assessment, with CAPITA on 29th DEC 2017 , Have just received my decision letter from DWP gone from 18 points ( last PIP assessment ) down to 2 points,.so have lost my Pip award . Have written to DWP asking for a Statement of Reasons , Is it worth asking for a Mandatory Reconsideration ? anyone else in a similar situation . ?
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You must ask for a MR to get your benefit back. Did you have/need a mobility element ?
CR
You may have to fight for your mobility element. Once past retirement age the mobility element cannot be increased in the future even if your needs do. As this is your change from DLA to PIP this is your one time to do so
So if you don't receive a mobility award this time you never will
CR
We have some great videos about appealing a PIP decision here.
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Has anyone been successful with the PIP appeals, so far I haven't heard of anyone getting through. What gets me is that I had to fight tooth and nail to get the old DLA because I was advised to claim for it as I had a right to getting the benefit when my health changed, and getting PIP has changed so much, WHY!!!
Where's the professional help in all this when things go wrong....
I don't think that they have considered the implications this is having on people emotionally it's draining and upsetting when you get the feed back from the assessor report
The MR is the first stage of your appeal and you need the MR decision letter to then appeal to the tribunal.
If you do not get your PIP award you cannot now reapply for PIP, the only benefit available would be AA which does not have a mobility element
CR
Success at tribunal is around 65%, some areas are taking 6-8 months for hearings.
You can ring the tribunal clerk for an update on waitimg times in your area
CR
It can be very daunting so don't worry we will try and help all we can
The assessment report is the full version of what the assessor wrote and should contain the points. This will help you identify the areas you need to challenge
The assessor is unlikely to know your previous scores. They should have read your medical evidence but many do the assessment first then look at the evidence before making a recommendation
Many of us with long term conditions have little in the way of new medical evidence.
Testamonials from any family or friends that know you can help, often medical evidence is about your condition whereas PIP is about how you are affected.
Sometimes keeping a daily diary can help.
CR
You have to make the best case you can. Medical opinions only attest to your condition not how it affects you. The best people to do this are the ones that see you struggle. If you have to appeal then the tribunal should pay attention to these
Please don't give up, AA has no mobility component
CR
Don't despair, this sort of thing is common on the forums. I am sure the CAB will be able to help with your MR.
Although it is important to address the issues with the report, this will not score you the points you need.
You should concentrate on showing that you meet the criteria for each descriptor.
Make good use of the reliability factors which are often overlooked by the HCP
You have to be able to complete each activity
Safely
Repeatedly
In a reasonable time
To an acceptable standard
It is not enough to say you can't do something, you need to say why and what happens. If you take medication, how long does it take to start working before you can do the activities ?
CR
ps apparently I showed my drivers licence as identification , have never driven a car in my life ,