PIP RECONSIDERATION

Dots

Good evening.   I received the result of my PIP reconsideration.   I’ve gone from being awarded 0 points to 7.  I called today as per letter to advise that I would be appealing the decision.  The advisor told me to submit my appeal notice and thst prior to reaching the appeal board there would be a second reconsideration - I still feel a couple of key facts/points have not yet been fully considered.  The. Advisor said that the majority of refusals are overturned at appeal.      

calcotti

About 68% of PIP appeals result in an improved outcome for the claimant.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-october-to-december-2021/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-october-to-december-2021

Tori_Scope

Best of luck with your appeal @Dots How are you feeling about it? 

Dots

Thank you.    A bit confused as the advisor on the call said that before if goes to appeal there will be a second review.    

calcotti

Dots said:

Thank you.    A bit confused as the advisor on the call said that before if goes to appeal there will be a second review.    

When the DWP have to prepare the appeal papers another Decision Maker may carry out a further review. Sometimes at this stage they will offer you an improved award. If you accept the offer then the appeal lapses (but you can start a new appeal on the new decision if you wish).

poppy123456

Dots said:

Thank you.    A bit confused as the advisor on the call said that before if goes to appeal there will be a second review.    

This is not correct. One thing to remember is the person you spoke to was from a call centre with almost no knowledge of the benefits system. They read from a screen. 

You only get one MR and that’s it, then it’s Tribunal. Sometimes people get offered an award before the hearing date but it’s rare for this to happen. You should expect to have to attend the hearing. 

Dots

We did think this as it’s nowhere in the guidance.   I’m prepared to take to a tribunal as it’s been a catalogue of errors !!