Pip - should i be grateful or appeal?

nanjack

Hi i have just been awarded pip as i have multiple myeloma i have been awardex the standard rate for mobilty and living but am wondering whether to be grateful for this or appeal for the enhanced amount due to my physical condition and the fact that this is only going to deteriorate as it is not curable comdition 

mikehughescq

A deterioration is something you address when it happens rather than in advance. Your physical condition is not relevant. The consequences of your physical condition are. It’s worth doing a self assessment using the tools somewhere like Benefits and Work and then getting face to face advice before taking any action. 

That said, how long is your award? If it’s not ongoing then it’s worthy of challenge anyway. Again though, get advice first.

whistles

Are you on ESA IR. Standard award means you keep your sdp. 
Standard award mobility I think gets you a bus pass. 

nanjack

Currently on ssp 

CockneyRebel

Hi nanjack

Do not feel grateful for something less than you deserve
as mike sais take the B&W self test

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

Score yourself harshly then if you score enough for aa higher award get f2f advice

CR

dee4848

Be grateful for everything and anything you receive we are not forced by the DWP to applie for benefits its' our choice whever its' through hardship or not .