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Assessment report for pip
Hi I hope all is well with everyone. I would just like some advice regarding my pip assessment report.
On a whole I am happy with the report, my only issue is that I received 0 points for planning and following a journey. On my previous pip claim I scored 4 points for this. The assessor's explanation for this was that I am not on any anxiety medication. This is not true as I have been on pregabilin for the last 5 years. This is well known for being prescribed to people who suffer genralised anxiety disorder which is what my psychiatrist diagnosed me with. Moreover my pregabilin has recently been increased to 300mg morning and night.
Am I entitled to ask for a mandatory reconsideration and take it to the tribunal if needs be?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Whiterose
On a whole I am happy with the report, my only issue is that I received 0 points for planning and following a journey. On my previous pip claim I scored 4 points for this. The assessor's explanation for this was that I am not on any anxiety medication. This is not true as I have been on pregabilin for the last 5 years. This is well known for being prescribed to people who suffer genralised anxiety disorder which is what my psychiatrist diagnosed me with. Moreover my pregabilin has recently been increased to 300mg morning and night.
Am I entitled to ask for a mandatory reconsideration and take it to the tribunal if needs be?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Whiterose
Replies
I can't understand why they have taken away my 4 points for planning and following a journey as my anxiety has worsened. Furthermore I stated I suffered from panic attacks whenever I leave the house which is only for appointments. The pip assessor said that I stated I don't have them all the time this is a blatant lie.
I have also read something in the news regarding eligibility for points in following and planning a journey for people with mental health.
Also do you know what exactly is the mental state examination?
Yet the assessor came up with 14 reasons why I don't have any mental health issues
Guess who the DWP believed? The assessor! After that I gave up - much like pushing water uphill.
Likewise if you don't look at your whole problems and just concentrate on those that you know should get you at least 8 points when filling out the claim form, would that also be held against you next time round?
For them to state that in a report to the DWP shows that they have little knowledge.
Mind you, not rocking in a chair, salivating, having eye contact, not sweating, etc are also signs of not actually suffering from any mental illness.