PiP ASSESSMENT REPORT AND NO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FOR PIP2 DUE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC

chrisk34

Hi All, 

im a new claimant and after a very long waiting period for my assessment since may 2019 i finally had my assessment april 14th 2020 due to the pandemic and the new guidelines i was given a telephone assessment what seemed to be a pretty comfortable experience with a atos assessor lasting for roughly 1 hour 20 mins. to date all i had done was get assistance filling in my form from the local cab office, and send it in the form was well written and give a good explanation of my needs and ability to do things for myself, all mental health related issues. the form sent had a attached note from the cab women saying that medical information will follow, but due to ill health for a long period of time. i had not been able to get any supporting evidence. after my assessment i instantly thought about the fact i had provided no further supporting information being  with my claim. i awaited the text to say they had received the assessment report and requested a copy what was sent out near enough the next day, i scored 10 points with the assessors report for daily living and no points for mobility. i have yet to receive the decision makers decision. the assessors report is very suspect in places where i believe i should of been awarded more points etc.. even on the basis of what she has written in the report itself stating many things amplifying the need for support. i understand that often the decision maker will follow the awarded points in the report,but how much weight is placed on what   the assessor has written within the report else where ? 

Cressida

@chrisk34 the decision maker generally goes with the report as far as I am aware. If you think you should have scored more points look at the descriptors and see where they would be. Concentrate on the MR stating why you think you should have scored those points. You need at least 2 more points for higher rate daily living (or whatever it is called). 

woodbine

The higher rates are called "enhanced" @chrisk34 you don't always need supporting evidence my OH was awarded PIP with no evidence from anybody and it was renewed 2 years later without supporting evidence.

chiarieds

Hi @chrisk34 - I just wanted to add my 'Welcome' too, as I see you've already received good advice.

With my PIP claim, I only had a supportive letter from my GP (he could see physical problems I have), tho many have said a GP's letter isn't much use!

mikehughescq

52% of awarded disability benefit claims have no supporting medical evidence.

woodbine

^^ agreed, its more about how well you complete the application than sending reams of often irrelevant "supporting evidence"

Chloe_Scope

Welcome to the community @chrisk34, how are you getting on?

chrisk34

@Chloe_Scope thank you and good thank you, all helpful comments here, i'm just awaiting my decision now and fingers crossed that it is something similar to the report points, if the decision maker reads the report i hope i get awarded more points lol one can only hope 

Chloe_Scope

Fingers crossed @chrisk34! 

chrisk34

good news i got awarded in speedy time. from date of assessment, daily living standard rate only but its a start once i get the decision letter i can get some help with the MR 
 

Chloe_Scope

I'm glad you got the report. Here is some information about making an appeal which may help. It's important to note that you would say how you think you do meet the criteria, rather than just saying they have lied or got it wrong.

Please do let us know how you get on and if there is anything else we can do to help.