Pip appeal. I missed a call from them saying they need more information. Anyone else had this?

jules10

Hi long story short I was on pip for a few years,had to renew it so had assessment woman wasn’t very understanding anyway got my report 0 points so I’ve put in to appeal anyway today had a missed call that left voicemail and it was pip appeals said they wanted more information has any1 else had this happen before an appeal please I’m worried sick. 

poppy123456

Hi,

When you say appeal, do you mean MR or Tribunal? If it's the MR sometimes the decision maker will ring you if they have questions to ask before making a decision.

jules10

no m r rang me and said he’s sticking to no pip.and I’ve put in for tribunal and they’ve rang today I was just wondering why. Thank you 

poppy123456

We can only guess what the reason was. Are you able to ring them to ask what they wanted?

jules10

On the message it said more information but everything has been sent off and he said if not today they’ll try last time 2moro …so just got to wait but I feel sick waiting. X 

jules10

so you haven’t heard of this before, I don’t know wot else they want I’ve sent 6 years of doctors notes x

calcotti

Answer the call if at all possible. A different Decision Maker at the DWP may be looking at your case in order to prepare the DWP papers for tribunal and may be ringing to offer you an award. If they do then you can reject the 'offer' and your appeal will continue. If you accept the 'offer' your existing appeal will lapse but the new decision carries appeal rights so you can lodge a new appeal if you don't think it gives you everything you are entitled to.

poppy123456

You said PIP appeal rang you, which i assumed was HMCTS. If it was DWP then as calcotti has advised they maybe ringing to offer an award, it's rare but does happen.

jules10

He said it’s appeal section to get a bit more information, I doubt it would be to offer an award but I’ll wait and see thanks.  

calcotti

poppy123456 said:

You said PIP appeal rang you, which i assumed was HMCTS. If it was DWP then as calcotti has advised they maybe ringing to offer an award, it's rare but does happen.

I have lodged three appeals in the last 12 months. All have resulted in offers and lapsed appeals.

jules10

I’d like to think it’s an offer so I don’t have to go through tribunal I think it’s too late for them to ring back now x

jules10

Hi he’s rang n went through a few things and said if he can change decision he will ring me in the morning thank u all. 

jules10

We’ll all Medical records we’re sent to them last week n got call today so have to see wot he says in the morning. 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @jules10 have you had anymore news?

jules10

hi yes he’s rang back and offered me standard care and standard mobility so good news 

Alex_Alumni

That's fab @jules10 I'm pleased for you!

jules10

Thank you I wasn’t expecting that. 

calcotti

As previously advised, that new decision carries appeal rights should you wish to pursue it further.

jules10

Does anyone know if pip backdate money? X

poppy123456

jules10 said:

Does anyone know if pip backdate money? X

Yes, how far it's backdated to will depend whether you transferred from DLA or whether this is your first time claim.

jules10

No I was receiving pip,then had assessment got 0 points my last payment was may then just got it back after a call before tribunal my original claim was just standard care but now also have standard mobility x