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PIP report

Hello All
I had my pip assessment Weds, got text Thurs to say they have received my report so I called to get a copy which I received today. The assessor was a physiotherapist.
Her notes contradict the points she recommends. She omitted that I had a anxiety attack while in the assessment. I have scored 10 points care and 10 points mobility but understand that is a recommendation. From her notes it is clear I should have scored more but she has marked me for less which contradicts what she has written. Do the panel read the notes fully before making a decision or do they just pay attention to what she has scored. This is a nightmare. The report has awful grammar and she repeats herself in a couple of sections which is not relating to the descriptor she is referring to.
Any advice please
I had my pip assessment Weds, got text Thurs to say they have received my report so I called to get a copy which I received today. The assessor was a physiotherapist.
Her notes contradict the points she recommends. She omitted that I had a anxiety attack while in the assessment. I have scored 10 points care and 10 points mobility but understand that is a recommendation. From her notes it is clear I should have scored more but she has marked me for less which contradicts what she has written. Do the panel read the notes fully before making a decision or do they just pay attention to what she has scored. This is a nightmare. The report has awful grammar and she repeats herself in a couple of sections which is not relating to the descriptor she is referring to.
Any advice please
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As @poppy123456 says you need to wait for the decision letter before working out the way forward.
Don't forget that if the CM goes with the recommendation then you will most likely get both a daily living and mobility award..
I submitted a copy of my ESA medical report from August 2018 when I was moved to the support group and that assessment was carried out by a doctor. I also supplied a letter from my GP which details my conditons and that I am limited with regards to walking because of Spinal Degenerative disc disease. I also have IBS, bi-lateral carpal tunnel but cant wear the splints as I need to use crutches at home and out, Depression and anxiety. In the assessors report she says I can grip the crutches so can obviously do things. I have no choice to grip the crutches and take the pain as I need them to stand up and move around. My report from ESA medical states I am severly disabled and a wheelchair would not be of any benefit to me because of my hands. So hopefully they read the ESA report and doctors letter
Can I suggest as well that you look up exactly what the PIP descriptor are - they're available on line - and how best to evidence them if you decide to ask for a mandatory reconsideration.
For example when you say you sent "a letter from my GP which details my conditons and that I am limited with regards to walking" doesn't sound like it will add much, unless your GP has an opinion as to how far you can walk, whether you need aids etc.
Please post again when you get your decision, or if you need anything further..
Good luck!
I will let you know what happens
I also had an assessment carried out by a doctor for the DWP when claiming another type of disability benefit. It stated clearly that my mental health was so damaged that it was agreed that I had lost 40% of my brain function.
My PIP assessment determined that there was absolutely nothing wrong with my mental health.
Guess what the DWP case manager chose?