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Pip HELP
Nh1991
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Ok long one so bear with ..
put claim in 13/11/2018 was awarded 0 point i did refuse to go to medicals as i beleive that’s the way they kick u off a much needed benefit! Anyway i done a mandatory reconsideration and i won was told need medical and then decision thats fine had telephone assessment 4th june text 10th june to say have received report phoned them today no decision! I have asked for a copy of my report i have a long-standing mental health conditions eupd anxiety depression bipolar i also sent in another letter from my consultant psychiatrist they have received so first question If im awarded will this be backdated to 13/11/18 ?? I wasnt even aware it was that long it was the assessor who told me on phone i said what do u think she said its looking good but i don’t believe them ! Anyone else had a medical same time As me and had a decision yet ? Thanks if u read this far😂
put claim in 13/11/2018 was awarded 0 point i did refuse to go to medicals as i beleive that’s the way they kick u off a much needed benefit! Anyway i done a mandatory reconsideration and i won was told need medical and then decision thats fine had telephone assessment 4th june text 10th june to say have received report phoned them today no decision! I have asked for a copy of my report i have a long-standing mental health conditions eupd anxiety depression bipolar i also sent in another letter from my consultant psychiatrist they have received so first question If im awarded will this be backdated to 13/11/18 ?? I wasnt even aware it was that long it was the assessor who told me on phone i said what do u think she said its looking good but i don’t believe them ! Anyone else had a medical same time As me and had a decision yet ? Thanks if u read this far😂
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If you already have an award in place any change to this will just change the award from when the new decision is made.
If you are still waiting a decision from the initial application any award should be back dated to start of claim, but in your case refusing a medical assessment could have closed your claim. Did you request a paper based assessment in your application ?
It isn't easy to advise without all the infomation
I'm no expert but would think it should back date to when you applied . I would seek advice from CAB or welfare rights with it being more complex case
There are lots had assessments recently but decision times have all been very different some within 10 days others waiting over 22 weeks it really is just a waiting game I'm afraid
Finally, they made an appojntment to assess me at home in Feb 2019.
My assessment was Feb 25 2019 and I was informed my DLA which id been getting for over 20 years, for life, would end on March 3 2019.
They awarded Pip mobility from April 2019 but no Daily living . After a further 17 weeks, my MR was rejected and I took my case to appeal.
DLA ended March 3 2019 and my tribunal hearing was heard Msrch 3 2020. I lost my appeal (by one point).
Have just asked for my appeal to go to upper tribunal.
Its a very long and hard struggle I know. However, its a fight Ive got to see through to the bitter end, because the alternative isnt living. Its barely existing and trying to survive on a diet of cornflakes and rationing a loaf of bread to feed myself for a week.
It is soul destroying and yes, its not a quick process, but keep on fighting for your life and your rights.
Get as much help and support as you can from someone who knows how to support you through DWP appeals etc.
You should get your money back-dated from the time you applied if you are still going through the appeal process.
Best of luck , Cat Xx