Pip decision maker ,no medical knowledge .?

dottydotty

My recent   MR  was declined. According to the  DM one of the reasons for the decline  is that  "  I am not prescribed medication for mental health ."   I take 2  medications for mental health  , one being anti depressants . This is clearly recorded in my HP report ,and medication history .

Sam_Alumni

We have a great video about going from MR to tribunal appeal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67tDSlsityY

dottydotty

Thankyou for all the replies .   I sent all my meds prescription lists ,and wrote what each medication is prescribed for.  , also I  photo copied all paperwork I sent to  DWP  .. I  am  considering  a tribunal ,  I could use this as one of the reasons I disagree with  the  MR decision.   .

CockneyRebel

Hi dottydotty

In what way do these medications prove that you deserve an award ?

Medication and medical evidenve will not win you an award. PIP is a test of "HOW" you function, medication and medical evidence only back up with the "WHY" you function as you do

CR

dottydotty

CockneyRebel said:

Hi dottydotty

In what way do these medications prove that you deserve an award ?

Medication and medical evidenve will not win you an award. PIP is a test of "HOW" you function, medication and medical evidence only back up with the "WHY" you function as you do

CR

Hello CockneyRebel   In my original decision letter it stated that "  although I have several conditions  there was no medical evidence to prove these conditions  therefor I am unable to  give you any award  " .   I was told to send  medical evidence with my MR .( all sent recorded delivery and all were receive signed for  )    , The MR letter says "although I have several conditions  I take no medication for my conditions ".  I just thought this was a contradiction .   and wondered if I should contact  DWP to enquire ?   .

CockneyRebel

Hi DD

you can certainly try, I just wanted to make sure of the reason for doing so. It is a clear contradiction and the DWP can look at any new evidence that you send in and at least add it to your file

CR

dottydotty

CockneyRebel  Thankyou .  I appreciate you reasons for asking , I  will mention  this contradiction in my appeal letter .     Kind regards, DD.

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