Changed from DLA to PIP, went 17 months without any money

aliciax

I had to change from HIGH RATE DLA to PIP. I was awarded a big fat ZERO. After the appeal procedure it went to a tribunal 17 months later! In the mean time I lost my mobility car, The hearing date finally arrived and I was awarded the enhanced rate of mobility. How can they take a high rate DLA to nothing with PIP? So, I was 17 months without  any money. I wonder how much longer I will have to wait for my payment? If they over pay you they take it straight away and in most cases they take it before you have recieved a letter stating the fact. So it leaves you without anything.

JennysDad

Hello @aliciax and a warm welcome to the community. Really sorry to read of your experience and just wish it was a rarer event.
How are you doing at present?
Warmest best wishes,
@JennysDad

Matilda

@aliciax

At least you have won your mobility back now and the arrears should be paid before too long.