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Hello, I have a PIP New Claims Appeal question

I recived a provisional decision from the first tier tribunal granting me standard rate of daily living and standard rate of mobility it was signed by a judge,rang PIP and they said they needed the final decision,I have just recieved a letter off the triblunal services and don't know what it means,the letter reads as follows...About your PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (NEW CLAIM APPEALS) appeal
I received a request to correct a mistake on the decision of , The decision has not been altered, The original decision is correct.
I am so stressed right now and i have no idea what this means.
I would be greatfull for any help understanding this,it is weekend and i can't get intouch with them to help me,stress levels are through the roof right now 

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I can understand you feeling stressed, PIP is a challenging process and can be very confusing! We have lots of members who are savvy on benefits and no doubt will be along soon to help you out. To help you better reach people I've moved your post to the PIP discussion board.
I am not trained on benefits however I don't think there is any need to panic just yet. Deep breaths! From what I can gather, your letter might be confirming the provisional decision is now the final decision?
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It looks to me like the decision letter was returned to the courts due to an error somewhere, could be anything like incorrect date or typo error, this does happen
Of course I am not entirely certain of this but as it states your decision remains the same so I dont think you have too much to worry about.
Try and not stress too much
I was wondering if you could tell me your process and experience of tribunal please? As I don't know what to do. I will explain.
I got awarded daily living rate in 2018 for three years and no mobility I was happy with that but then my condition worsened so I was sent out another form in February of this year to explain that I now can't leave the house alone suffer severe agoraphobia and panic attacks the decision came back and they took everything off me I only received two points for daily living and no points for mobility I put him for a mandatory reconsideration and the other day I received a letter saying that I would've ordered 11 points for daily living now and four points for mobility basically the same as I had in 2018. I still disagree and believe I should've got 12 points for not been able to leave the house or undergo a Familia journey unaccompanied I don't know what to do about the tribunal just in case they take everything off me what was your experience please? The DWP have evidence from my GP that I can't leave the house alone my husband has even had to come with me to doctors appointments during this COVID-19 they made an exception for me. They only awarded me three points saying that I need encouragement to go out I don't agree with this
I will tag in another member who may be able to help more @poppy123456 can you advise please
I haven't gone through the court process yet it was only a mandatory Reconsideration letter
it says I can still appeal to a court within a month.
I haven't been to a tribunal yet. I have a month to deside.
But what they awarded me was what I Initially was awarded in 2018. But I had re-plied because my condition had worsened if that makes sense. Sorry to confuse you x
In the meantime it sounds like DWP have declined to accept the provisional decision and asked for what they consider to be the correction of an accidental error. The judge has refused. It now goes back to DWP to decide whether they wish to accept the decision is final. Again, if they do not then the matter will go to a telephone hearing regardless of your view.
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Letter received saying 'I received a request to correct a mistake on the decision of , The decision has not been altered, The original decision is correct.'
This just happened to me after a successful first tier tribunal PIP appeal.
I checked with DWP and it turns out that they challenged the date my award was backdated to, which is the mistake in question. The tribunal had backdated my award to the date of the letter from DWP asking to review my case and provide further information.
DWP said the backdating should start on the date DWP notified me of their award decision following my face to face assessment. Tribunal rejected this so my award stands. Difference between the 2 dates is 6.5 months!