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Epilepsy & Benefits

linzp91
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my partner was assessed last year for pip was given the enhanced rate of daily living for his epilepsy, depression and anxiety. He recently had another assessment and was given 0 points told he was fit for work and basically told to get on with it. Nothing has changed since his last assessment so how can it have changed so dramatically in the space of 10 months.
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Hi linzp and welcome
Have you challenged the decision ?
Some assessor have rose tinted glasses and think the second coming has arrived, some seem to have another agenda
CR
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Hi @linzp91 ,
Welcome to this Online Community!
There are many resources that might help you.
Alternatively, we have a lot of useful information about appealing a DWP benefits decision on our website, including some resources on MRs. You may find the following video on mandatory reconsiderations of interest:
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CockneyRebel said:Hi linzp and welcome
Have you challenged the decision ?
Some assessor have rose tinted glasses and think the second coming has arrived, some seem to have another agenda
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lillybelle said:Is his condition controlled?
does he have warnings?
if so this is the reason.
you need to appeal due to safety reasons.
i am awaiting my assessment report . I have uncontrolled epilepsy with no warnings. Just like switching a light switch off.
i also now have a back injury due to a seizure that affects my sciatica nerve and a numb right foot.
i was on DLA for life for 20 yrs .
God knows what my result will be.
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Hi @linzp91, i'm really sorry to hear of your partner, if he has regular seizures then he should be entitled to some PIP. My wife has daily seizures and has full time care in the home while I go to work, not sure if it would help but you could ask for a care needs assessment and they tend to have a welfare officer that can help, best of luck if you appeal.
Paul
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