PIP mandatory reconsideration. How long should they take?

Debs55

hello
i was on enhanced PIP for both care and mobility. Following an assessment that was full of faults I sent in a MR letter of 5 pages, I couldn’t make it any shorter and hope this document will be the one I can use to appeal if I have to. Has anyone had any positive experience with MR’s?  I rang after 4 weeks and was told it was with a decision maker in a long queue. I have involved my map but I’m not sure if that will make any difference.

poppy123456

Hi,

There's no time scales to decisions. Only 18% of MR decisions change. I'm not sure what your local MP can do at this stage because they don't usually know anything about PIP.

Debs55

hi
The MP emailed my MR to the DWP and requested a copy of the medical report and they acknowledged receipt the next day.  I don’t think they will be a lot of help but it doesn’t do any harm asking.  Thanks.

Polly2

My MR took 9 weeks for a decision, had an intial text saying i would hear in 6weeks. But as there is no time limit its a waiting game. My outcome was positive but from what i have read its rare. Prepare for tribunal but hope for the best 

MariLondon50

My MR took 11 weeks

Yadnad

I've had three MR's. (2013, 2015 and 2017)
The first two saw the decision change from 0 points to enhanced care & mobility. The third was no change so by this time I had had enough. Never been to the appeal tribunal - there was no need to.

You may be lucky and get it changed back up to what you had before and even luckier and get a 10 year award. These 3 year awards are ridiculous.

Debs55

Thanks for replying. I got the 3 year award but it's a joke cos they review it a year early. I'm just praying the MR works but if it doesn't I'm definitely appealing  I will keep you updated.