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PIP decisions and mandatory reconsiderations

gilliansidney557

I have asked DWP for a MR on my pip decision because they did not give the right points score, has anyone else suffered the same issues

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Yadnad

1,000's have been there too.

gilliansidney557

Yes I have been reading them, I am hoping they change it to enhance rate as I will lose my mobility car which would be devestating to me.

Yadnad

gilliansidney557 said:

Yes I have been reading them, I am hoping they change it to enhance rate as I will lose my mobility car which would be devestating to me.

methinks that 1,000's also had the same hope and aspirations.
I started off with DLA - High Mobility & Care. and had a Motability car.
That was handed back after I failed the transfer to PIP. Then won the reconsideration and got another car. Then the second re-assessment came about which also saw that car returned. I won on reconsideration and got another car. The third re-assessment also saw the car go back again and at that point I gave up.
All in all in over the past 5 years I have had three Motability cars taken off me. Now I get friends/family to run us about plus use the bus sometimes.

gilliansidney557

If I was you I would not give up as this is given in to the DWP and this goverment, why should you give in to them. DON’T quit.

poppy123456

gilliansidney557 said:

Yes I have been reading them, I am hoping they change it to enhance rate as I will lose my mobility car which would be devestating to me.

Only 20% of MR decisions change, so expect to have to take it to Tribunal. Good luck.

gilliansidney557

Yes thank you poppy, I hope it goes ok keep my fingers crossed

gilliansidney557

I have got my pip award back after the mandatory reconsideration, but sadly they did not change the decision, motability car went back last thursday(9/8/18), I recieved the transition payment today monday 13/8/18, I am gutted it was a lifeline to me.

Will you take it to appeal?

gilliansidney557

No I have decided not too, as the stress you go through would be too much for me to cope with, my oldest son lends me his car when I need it.

Yadnad

gilliansidney557 said:

I have got my pip award back after the mandatory reconsideration, but sadly they did not change the decision, motability car went back last thursday(9/8/18), I recieved the transition payment today monday 13/8/18, I am gutted it was a lifeline to me.

...and to many others including myself.

Yadnad

gilliansidney557 said:

No I have decided not too, as the stress you go through would be too much for me to cope with, my oldest son lends me his car when I need it.

I don't blame you

gilliansidney557

Yes so many have lost their cars, this goverment is hell bent on punishing the sick and disabled.

Yadnad

gilliansidney557 said:

Yes so many have lost their cars, this goverment is hell bent on punishing the sick and disabled.

To be honest I doubt very much that the DWP see it that way.
It isn't personal. the government want to cut down the amount of money that they are paying out. In this case it just happens to be the disabled and sick.

If you do want to blame anybody then I would suggest that you start with the banks with their risky lending attitude over the years to when the crash happened.
Not forgetting the Labour party that were keen to spend more than what they were getting in taxes etc.

gilliansidney557

Yes it seems to stem from years ago but the sick and disabled who are suffering the most and I am a labour supporter and have been for years. This need to change.

Matilda

@gilliansidney557

Despite the stress, It's usually worth appealing as 71% succeed. Tribunal increased my award from standard to enhanced both components. Quite a lot more money.

april123

@gilliansidney557 I was in the same position but didn't take the money for returning car and appealed I was scared and thought I won't get appeal through before car due back in Oct. But the DWP decided to change thier mind gave me enhanced back and stopped appeal. Now I'm in process of sorting out car refund etc with mobility took a big risk. But miracles can happen.

april123

You get £1.000 to return mobility car towards another car first date, or 1/4 ammount iIthink if you return on second if your appealing. That would give you chance to remain on mobility if appeal successful.

Yadnad

Matilda said:

@gilliansidney557

Despite the stress, It's usually worth appealing as 71% succeed. Tribunal increased my award from standard to enhanced both components. Quite a lot more money.

It's 71% only if you are legally represented.
If you go it alone the success rate falls to below 50%

susan48

I didn’t have legal representation and won my appeal so appealing if you cannot get help is still worth it, in my opinion

Yadnad

susan48 said:

I didn’t have legal representation and won my appeal so appealing if you cannot get help is still worth it, in my opinion

Of course it is if you have the strength both mentally and physically to cope with it. I was only pointing out that you have at least a further 22% chance of success if you are represented.