I've been given 7 point for DL and 0 for mobility. Any tips?

sexaphone666

Hi to everyone ..Just joined today so this is my very first post ...Had my PIP claim turned down on the 8th Jan so asked for an MR ..had 7 pts for DL and 0 mobility ..This is the first time I have claimed any sort of benefits in my 64yrs so not sure how things work but I`m learning ...any tips ??

sexaphone666

Hi Libby thanks for the reply ...the points are from my assessment on 29/12/21 Ihave sent the form asking for an MR and enclosed a letter stating my concerns on how they have awarded the points ..I suffer from Sponylitis in my neck with chronic pain , Arthritis in both hands and have essenstial tremors in both hands . But because I drive a manual car even though only very short distances 10-15 mins they have decided I can do a lot more than I actually can .Will have to wait and see what they say in response to my MR letter but may have to go to a Tribunal !!

calcotti

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sexaphone666

Hi All...Well just had my descion letter for ESA guess what ..??..you got it Zero points.. so yet another MR letter to  write and send off . they`ve stopped my ESA and national insurance contributions so will probably get called in to job centre to start work stuff but doctor will give me another 6 month fit note on tuesday does anyone know what will happen ?? 

calcotti

sexaphone666 said:

Hi All...Well just had my descion letter for ESA guess what ..??..you got it Zero points.. so yet another MR letter to  write and send off . they`ve stopped my ESA and national insurance contributions so will probably get called in to job centre to start work stuff but doctor will give me another 6 month fit note on tuesday does anyone know what will happen ?? 

If you are claiming ESA and have been found Fit for Work your claim will end and you will not be called in to the JobCentre to start work stuff because ESA is not involved with job seeking.

Or do you mean you are claiming UC? If so then yes you will likely have to sign a new Claimant Commitment (but your NI credits will not have stopped). They are likely to refuse to accept any more Fit Notes unless the Fit Notes identify a new health condition or a worsening of an existing condition.

Not clear what you mean by writing another MR letter either - I thought this was an MR decision. If so the next stage is appeal to tribunal service.

sexaphone666

Hi thanks for the reply...I`m waiting for a descion on my PIP MR ..but thats good news about not 
having to go to the Job centre and thanks for the Sicknote info..

calcotti

sexaphone666 said:

Hi thanks for the reply...I`m waiting for a descion on my PIP MR ..but thats good news about not 
having to go to the Job centre and thanks for the Sicknote info..

Still not clear, is the decision you have just had to do with ESA or UC?

sexaphone666

It was for new style ESA !! ...applied in June last year and taken this long to be assessed never got any money as my pension is right on the limit only got my national insurance stamp paid !!

calcotti

So if that was MR you can still appeal to tribunal service if you wish to.

Have you actually checked your State Psnsion forecast to see if you need more years of NI in order to get full State Pension?

calcotti

If you do intend to appeal the ESA decision you should keep supplying Fit Notes.

sexaphone666

Thanks for the advice !!..This is the first time I have had to apply for benefits it really is a minefield 
I will get a sick note in a fortnight when the current one runs out , might ask the Doctor to change it from severe neck pain to Depression as have been referred to mental health team .