Appeal infor for Aspergers

Bella03

Hi all, im a mum who has claimed PIP for my son who is 17 and has Aspergers... He was on DLA and needed to change over to PIP due to his age....his assessment was turned down with 0 points so i have put in for a MR.....i am expecting this to be turned down too as this is the second time trying but this time i will go to appeal... My question is... My son wouldn't be able to stand and talk about his condition to other people because of his Aspergers nore would he speak on the phone to them so i wonder what happens in this case, as i don't want a paper appeal as i hear they are less successful? TIA

katho31

hi, welcome and someone will respond soon and be of further help, good luck with everything 

janer1967

Hi 

You can apply to be his appointee so you can speak for him. Just contact the PIP helpline for details or look it up on the gov website.

Bella03

Sorry i forgot to say i am his appointee, does this mean i can speak for him at the appeal? I had to in his assessment... after the first 5 mins the assessor asked him if i could speak on his behalf because he will only give yes or no answers...Will he need to attend the appeal?

janer1967

Hi again 

You will need to write to the court to ask permission to speak on his behalf and they will want to see a copy of the certificate to show you are his appointee.

It is always advised to attend in person to the tribunal so I would suggest he attends with you

Bella03

Great, thanks for the advise ?