Hi everyone

Torim

I’ve received my letter and got 0 points for living needs and mobility ☹️ I don’t understand how this could be as I need support from my friend every single day, all tasks apart from going to toilet I find soo distressing and overwhelming for myself causes me panic attacks and anxiety the woman comes across as quite rude in my decision letter which I’m devastated about, she thinks I am do all these things when really I can’t , it’s not fair!! Can anyone give me advice or has had the same done to them x

poppy123456

Hi,

You now have 1 month from the date of the decision to request the MR. You should put this in writing stating where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Adding 2-3 real life examples of what happened the last time you attempted that activity for each descriptor that applies to you.

Is this is DLA to PIP transfer, a first time claim or a PIP review?

Any relevant evidence should be sent with the letter to support your claim.

I'd also advise having a look at this link. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

Having some understanding of the descriptors and why they mean always helps because it may not always be possible to score the points you think you should score.

Do be aware that most MR decisions remain the same so you'll very likely have to take it to Tribunal.

Torim

@poppy123456 Thanks for your help, it’s a new claim I made, do I have to ring pip for the mr or just send a letter ? It’s awful being put through all this , as if it isn’t stressful enough ☹️ 

Torim

If it goes to tribunal is there a better chance of getting points @poppy123456

poppy123456

You're welcome. No need to ring them, just put your request in writing as i advised above.

There's a 15% chance of the decision changing at MR stage. About 50% chance of the decision changing at Tribunal, IF you appear in person. More than 70% chance at Tribunal stage if you're represented and appear in person.

Paper based decisions only have between 5-8% success rate at Tribunal stage.

pollyanna1052

good luck with your MR. I know it is an awful stressful time, but please hang in there. xx

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Torim, I hope the information provided by others has been helpful. Please do let us know how you get on.