Hi, I'm Scruffnutts! How long for a DM to decide about PIP claim?

Scruffnutts

I started my pip claim in November 2020 and it’s been 18 weeks and still waiting for them to decide on my claim also I spoke to them and they are saying it’s with the decision maker so wounded how long more I have to wait 

janer1967

Hi there 

I presume you have had your assessment

It can take around 8 weeks after for a decision 

You can request a copy if the report after 7 days which will show recommended points 

If you started claim in November it's about right timescale takes around 6 months to complete 

And DWP amhave huge backlogs 

Scruffnutts

Ok I will wait until I hear from them thanks for reply :-)

kes2611

Also it depends on where u live as to how long the backlog is.I had my assement 4th march n it was with DM by the 16th n i rang last week to see what going on n lady said i shd hear somethin in next couple of weeks. Good luck xx

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @Scruffnutts Hang tight! Please do keep us updated, and best of luck with your application.

Scruffnutts

hi hi thanks for the reply’s I asked for the assessment report and checked that and seems they did write down what we spoke about I am just unsure how to read it really how do I know what points I got and don’t know how it will go. It just seems so stressful any advice would be good

janer1967

Hi 

There should be ticks or dots next to the descriptors this is the points they have recommended 
.add them up for each section to see the award 

Scruffnutts

hi I see ticks but I don’t see how many points next to the ticks so how do I convert ?

calcotti

Scruffnutts said:

hi I see ticks but I don’t see how many points next to the ticks so how do I convert ?

Point scoring here PIP points system (benefitsandwork.co.uk)

chiarieds

Hi @Scruffnutts - & welcome. Add up the points for each component (daily living & mobility). You need 8 or more points for a standard award, & 12 or more to qualify for the enhanced rate. The decision maker usually goes with the recommendation, but you would still have to wait for your decision letter to be sure.

Scruffnutts

Hi ok thanks for replying I will have a look at my assessment report and check 

Scruffnutts

hi just a update on my claim really as I got a award and just have a question about it they only back dated it to February 2021 and not November 2020 when I started the claim and wondering if this is correct 

calcotti

@Scruffnutts
When did your health problems start?