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Should I start a claim for PIP now?

I have never claimed PIP as I always thought it was for the severely disabled, but have recently been informed by CAB that I should have claimed it years ago and have probably lost about £15k plus for not doing so.
Because I was found fit for work after my last ESA WCA, which came as a surprise as my condition has only worsened since a previous assessment, I had to claim UC as I had no other means of financial support. and I immediately went to CAB to start an MR which apparently I shouldn't have done because a second WCA has been triggered due to the Fit Notes I've been submitting to my work coach.
So, I have two WCAs being processed, one that is a waste of time and one that I'm waiting for the result of the questionnaire.
Should I start a claim for PIP now? The whole process is soul destroying and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, although it is looking inviting to test the depth of the shadows.
Resident joker - not to be taken too seriously ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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As for universal credit/ESA when did you submit the MR for ESA and when did you return the uc50?
You assessed yourself as scoring the following points for the daily living component of PIP:
1 b. Needs to use an aid or appliance to be able to either prepare or cook a simple meal. 2 points
3 b. (i) to use an aid or appliance to be able to manage medication; or (ii) supervision, prompting or assistance to be able to manage medication or monitor a health condition. 1 point
4 b. Needs to use an aid or appliance to be able to wash or bathe. 2 points
5 b. Needs to use an aid or appliance to be able to manage toilet needs or incontinence. 2 points
9 c. Needs social support to be able to engage with other people. 4 points
10 b. Needs prompting or assistance to be able to make complex budgeting decisions. 2 points
Total points: 13
To be eligible for the daily living component of PIP you need to score:
8-11 points to be awarded the standard rate; or
12 points or more to be awarded the higher rate.
You assessed yourself as being eligible for the ENHANCED RATE of the daily living component of PIP
MOBILITY COMPONENT.
You assessed yourself as scoring the following points for the mobility component of PIP:
11 b. Needs prompting to be able to undertake any journey to avoid overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 4 points
12 b. Can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 4 points
Total points: 8
PIP assessment guide part 1: the assessment process
PIP assessment guide part 2: the assessment criteria
PIP assessment guide part 3: health professional performance
Theres a good thread on here somewhere here I saw someone else link before, with tips for the pip form. I’ll see if I can find it.
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