Advice with PIP appeal

lostpuppy42

im new to the benefits thing and i have to say im struggling can anyone advise on pip?? can i appeal even although my medical was 3 mnths ago ? i feel realy cheated 

lostpuppy42

feeling lost and confused ive got 2 disabled kids and me and my kids get nothing angry confused ,alone and honestly for the first time im scared 

Pipquestions2

If you've got the result from the medical you need to do a mandatory reconsideration. They give you a month to do this but up to 13 months I believe if you have a good reason for it to be delayed

Adrian_Scope

Hello @lostpuppy42 and welcome to the community. When did you receive your decision for PIP?

lostpuppy42

hi i got it roughly 8/9wks ago but only just found out you can challenge i was on ,enhanced with min mobility points its been lowered to standard and zero mobility points , but ive got alot worse also im going in for copd tests and sleep test 

craig23

Hey guys I posted a while back about my situation.. 🙄 over 3 and half years fighting D. W. P I just been awarded P. I. P standard rate works out £57.80 a week I think. I've got advanced osteoarthritis in my knees and spondylitis in my back, I've been through crap with benefits system. but still have to have a universal credit assessment it's never ending... 🤔 but thanks for all the replys and help on this site... 😊👍

craig23

I'm still in a log of pain and don't sleep well, my mental health has taken huge hit over the last 3 and half years. Still not in a great place with my mental health but ohh well... 😕

poppy123456

lostpuppy42 said:

hi i got it roughly 8/9wks ago but only just found out you can challenge i was on ,enhanced with min mobility points its been lowered to standard and zero mobility points , but ive got alot worse also im going in for copd tests and sleep test 

You need to request the Mandatory Reconsideration but you have to have good reason why you didn't request it in the first month. If they don't accept your reasons they'll send you a decision letter and the decision will remain the same but most do. Your next step will be Tribunal.

Do be aware that they won't take into consideration any worsening of condition since the decision was made. Further advice is needed from an advice centre near you.