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Appeal wait

Hi, does anyone have any experience on how long it takes for an appeal to make a decision.....I've been waiting since October, I rang and they have my information I sent from my consultant etc but still no decision made.
look forward to hearing from anyone in a similar experience.
many thanks
shell
look forward to hearing from anyone in a similar experience.
many thanks
shell
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Unfortunately the wait times seem to be really variable between locations and it can be difficult to predict when you might hear back: for some it takes around 5-8 weeks, but many of our members have reported waiting much longer. Our best advice would be to continue contacting the DWP and following it up. Really hope you hear back soon with the outcome you're hoping for!
experience of an appeal would be gratefully excepted. Also can you appeal by paper?
Thanks x
The tribunal ask DWP for their case and evidence. You will receive a copy of everything used to make their decision. This is known as the bundle.
When you receive it you should check to make sure all your evidence is included.
You should then use this to make your own submission
There is lots of info on here about appeals so please have a read, then come back with any questions
CR
The medical profession define urination frequency as more than 8 times day, i.e more often than about every 3 hours including during the night. Therefore the fact you didn't need a toilet break during a 1 hour interview of course does not indicate no problem with frequency.
The DWP will clutch at straws to give reasons why claimant should not be entitled to points!
what can I do
@ruby12 - absolutely, often no knowledge of any of our conditions, though of course PIP is about how our conditions affect us rather than the conditions themselves. But often assessors tell lies about how our conditions affect us despite the evidence.
i agree as they say it’s about how our conditions affect us, how can they know if they don’t know about the conditions in the first place?
if that makes sense
The assessors are not qualified to estimate rates of deterioration. They shouldn't be allowed to.
DWP treat them as medical experts when most haven't got a clue. Mine was a paramedic.
Took my friend 8 weeks to get a great 12 points.. As she can walk for miles..!! Mines going to a tribunal.. As I would have to move and car less.. Housebound.. Very horrendous time for folk... They REALLY DO NOT HAVE A CLUE at PIP.....
The PIP assessment is not a medical, it is a functionallity assessment to see about how you are affected and if you need aids or assistance in daily activities or mobility. Medical evidence is only useful to provide the "why" you need help
CR
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