Have I messed up my claim??

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piphelp

I put my claim in for pip a few week ago and I realised I didn’t explain the impact of one of my conditions anywhere. 

I mentioned my chronic migraines and cluster headaches (I’m under neurologist for them) where it asks about conditions but I didn’t actually refer to them on any page. I was having a rare pain-free day when I did the form and focussed on my other conditions but the last few days I was in bed all day because they were so bad and it reminded me the impact they had. 

My other conditions impact my just as much and as frequently and with the same result in most areas but I just didn’t add any info about the impact of my cluster headaches.

For a few different reasons I’ve requested a paper based assessment and provided evidence supporting why I need it.

As I’ve missed out giving any info on my headaches are they going to think it’s strange and be more likely to need an assessment? I’m such an idiot 

poppy123456

HI,

If those headaches affect you in the same way as other conditions then don't worry about it. Before Covid19 most people had face to face assessments but now those assessments are suspended most people are having telephone assessments. Paper based ones are rare, even during Covid. My advice would be to expect a telephone assessment and this way if the appointment date does arrive then you won't be too shocked.

Good luck.