Won Tribunal recently, questions on backpay and upper tier tribunal

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maryjane4

 I applied for pip in feb 2017 and was denied through the application process and mandatory reconsideration (I only scored 4 points) . I recently had a tribunal, it was emotionally and physically draining but the judge awarded me with the standard rate for mobility and daily living. I contacted DWP today to ask about the process and if they’d received the decision from the tribunal which they have. The said they have 28 days to make a decision. 

I’ve been really worried that DWP will take it to an upper tribunal, so my questions are: what is the likelyhopd that they will take it to an upper tribunal?

and for those who won their tribunal how long did it take until you recieved your backpaymet & start recieving pip (if it didn’t go to an upper tribunal) 

maryjane4

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No way of saying without knowing the details of your case and what the statement of reasons and record of proceedings say. Most decisions contain an error of law but DWP are generally only interested in pursuing further if your case appears to set an unwelcome precedent.

Time to payment is also influenced by a huge number of factors. I’ve had people get paid within 2 weeks and others nearly a year.

I applied for pip because I suffer with anxiety & panic attacks , it affects my every day life to the point where I became agoraphobic. I was granted 10 points for the daily living component and 10 for mobility. In the tribunal decision notice it states: “By reason of a mental health disorder, Miss Jane is significantly limited, in particular in the activities. As a result Miss Jane qualifies for the above award of PIP. In reaching its decision the Tribuanl placed particular reliance upon confirmatory medical evidence and cogent oral evidence from Miss Jane.”

The statement of reasons hasn’t been completed yet as my tribunal was only a few days ago.