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Straight answer for PIP tribunal

philj
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hi guys my names phil and I would like to ask if there is anybody out there in tec land that could answer a querie my problem is that as ive been on DlA FOR 18 years until for obvious reasons somebody decided to call it PIP I went to my interview accompanied by my daughter [whom I may add is a senior nurse] anyway I went through the motions at interview and surprise surprise im informed I don't qualify for enhanced rate just not enough points 11 I appealed on the 5th of july 2019 and after speaking direct on the phone and 6 letters later ive not heard anything my point being is there anyone in a similar position and if so what where and how do I get someone just to give me a straight answer WHEN AND WHERE thanks guys in desperation phil
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Hi Phil and welcome to scope; how are you today? Appeals can take 12 months, even more so as things are atm.Be extra nice to new members.
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So what did they say on the phone? Has the appeal been acknowledged in writing? Do you have a reference number?
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Chloe_Scope said:
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Hi @katho31, unfortunately you will just have to keep trying, I know that's not very helpful, sorry!
It is best to call at 8am as they are less busy then.Scope
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