points tally

Dondon1

I got this today. Is 8 points for do not enough for standard dl and 10 not enough for standard mobility

david235

If the points are the only thing that stopped you from receiving PIP, then the letter is in error - you should have been awarded standard rate of both components. Is there anything else identified in the letter that prevents an award of PIP?

Dondon1

no just that they had changed award for descripr 6 dressing to award 2 points instead of none. that took tally to 8. also changed descriptor 12 moving around from 4 to 10 points. I don't get it.

Government_needs_reform

As long as you've got 8 points either for Daily living & or Mobility .....

if you got a minimum of 8 points for either for standard awards .. you will need 12 points for each for an enhance award.

Dondon1

yes but i dont get why I have the points for standard dl and mobility but no award. what do i do about it.

April2018mom

Dondon1 said:

yes but i dont get why I have the points for standard dl and mobility but no award. what do i do about it.

Dondon1 said:

yes but i dont get why I have the points for standard dl and mobility but no award. what do i do about it.

Don't worry about it. If it is still bothering you, call DWP on Monday and ask for a clarification. In the meantime, if you want them to look at their decision again, you can ask CAB for help on contesting their decision. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration/

Jurph

I think you need to call them Monday. 

It doesn't make much sense does it? You've been awarded enough points to receive standard on both elements but they're saying you're not entitled to PIP.

I think they've simply ticked the wrong boxes.

poppy123456

Seems like an error to me because you clearly scored enough points for standard in both parts. Only DWP can tell you why you've been refused, give them a ring Monday morning.

poppy123456

As an added thought for PIP you must have had to condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least a further 9 months. If they think that your conditions will not last at least a further 9 months, you can score those points but there still won't be any award.

My advice is to check those boxes are ticked. I've definitely heard of this happening before. If this is what happened you need to prove that your conditions are expected to last at least a further 9 months.

Dondon1

I have the points just not the award.

Dondon1

I was on pip for 30 months previously. This was a review.

poppy123456

Then it seems like an error. With my daughters PIP review award the decision letter was Enhanced for both parts but the time scale hadn't increased, it was the same as her existing award at the time. I had to ring to speak to a case manager who confirmed it was an error.

I'd advise you to ring DWP first thing Monday morning to ask to speak to a case manager.

Dondon1

thank you

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Dondon1 and welcome to the community! I hope you are able to ring up this morning and get things clarified.

Dondon1

Thanks for the help folks. rang up and it was an error. backdated money in bank today. phew.

Chloe_Alumni

Amazing! Thanks for lettings us know!

Jurph

Great news @Dondon1! Glad you managed to sort it.