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Can you use previous PIP/Tribunal Award as evidence?
PIPnewbie
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Just helping my partner fill out her application for PIP as her award is coming to an end.
The tribunal awarded her enhanced mobility (previously no mobility award) on top of standard daily living because the DWP “grossly underestimated the psychological impact of her condition when going out”.
I was just wondering can a copy of this be used to show proof of needing someone with her to travel?
The tribunal awarded her enhanced mobility (previously no mobility award) on top of standard daily living because the DWP “grossly underestimated the psychological impact of her condition when going out”.
I was just wondering can a copy of this be used to show proof of needing someone with her to travel?
I have a feeling the DWP will just expect this to have magically changed now she’s reapplying.
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Always treat a renewal the same as you would a new application, any relevant evidence is good.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Hi there
You can send whatever evidence you like but less is more and should be relevant. If it evidences how her condition affects her mobility
Also you are told to only send in new evidence I would presume they all ready have the tribunal report
But the decision is entirely yours -
Thanks for the replies guys.
@janer1967 so is there any point in sending in proof of her Crohn’s and any of the evidence used the first time around since they will already have it? -
If is only my opinion and others may disagree but I am sure the instructions tell you to only send new evidence?
It is what I did for my last review . I had new prescription list and letter from consultant to confirm treatment and my loss of sight in one eye as this was new condition since last review
That is all I sent off
Concentrate more on your form completion and even if no change in condition still explain how your partner is affected against each relevant descriptor
Give real examples of what happens for each task -
I hope the replies on this thread have been useful for you @PIPnewbie
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@Username_removed wow, thank you for the link. I’ve copied it all down. That’s some solid advice.
I never knew your own personal testimony would trump medical evidence as obviously the former can be embellished whereas the latter from professionals can’t.
@Ross_Scope yes indeed. Everyone’s been a great help but Mike’s thread was golden!
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