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hi, i recently applied for pip and was turned down , i sent a mandatory reconsideration notice , which was also turned down , the reason for claim was i use a cpap machine at night , and also have lymphedema, i must use this machine daily , i have a habit of pulling it off during the night , which then causes me to stop breathing , my hubby wakes me several times a night to tell me to replace the mask , pip have said i have nothing wrong with my arms and i can do the adjustments myself lol , even though im asleep and dont know ive removed it , is it worth going to appeal
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From what I understand PIP doesn't take into account your night time use of CPAP it only looks at your daily living activities against the set descriptors which doesn't include this
I am sure others will advise also but it is up to you if you appeal
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