Won appeal
sheZZa
Online Community Member Posts: 260 Empowering
Sorry it’s a bit long and a little late (due to Illness) but l want to give an update on my pip appeal. After receiving my court documents only 10 days beforehand, I spent every minute possible going through all the paperwork trying to find discrepancies and contradictions. I had sent in further evidence at the last minute and a covering letter stating why I though the points I was awarded were wrong and what I thought they should be. Even though I submitted them late they were allowed. I was very nervous and stressed waiting for the phone call and was nearly sick when my phone eventually rang. I needn’t have worried. The judge was a really lovely lady who put me at ease straight away, as did the doctor (who was also very sympathetic,)and the disability expert. The judge first spoke about the letter I had sent and said they were very pleased that I had as they knew straight away and in detail what I was appealing thus making it easier. Although I had 5/6 descriptors that I was appealing she said they only wanted to discuss three. At the end of the conversation I was asked why I didn’t complain about the ha’s report, I said that I wanted to but wasn’t well enough. I then had the agonising wait for the letter from the Court. It came the next day and I won my appeal and was awarded Enhanced for both which was backdated to May 2019. It’s a process that I definitely don’t want to repeat but at least I’m more knowledgeable now if I ever have to. Good luck to anyone who is appealing and try not to worry to much, easier said than done I know.,
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Thats amazing wow that be alot of back pay Im so glad you was awarded what your entiled to well done1
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@leeCal
@cupcake88
thank you. It was lovely to receive the back pay and it was in my account a lot quicker than I expected. At least I’m more knowledgeable about the process now and will be better prepared next time. Hopefully there won’t be a next time.1 -
That’s amazing to hear im sorry you had to wait so long but the back pay is some thing to be excited for well
done for not giving up1 -
Great news!
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Hurrah...great news
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thank you thank you for your kind comments. Without everyone in this group it wouldn’t have happened and I am truly grateful x2
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Congratulations and now relax and enjoy all that well deserved back pay0
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@janer1967
I've already mentally spent it lol. Also, My son is getting married in Rhodes next year so I don’t have to worry about finding the money for getting there and buying a new outfit. xx3 -
That will be a lovely way to spend it like you have had your own savings account
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That’s lovely . I’m happy for you .1
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