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What's the likelihood of the DWP decision maker accepting the assessor's report?

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Sabo52
Sabo52 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited August 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi
I have now received my assessor Report from DWP and have worked out I have 16 and 12 points.  What is liklihood of this bring accepted by the decision maker and how long do you usually have to wait.  I am worried they will overturn what the assessor has recommended.  I sent my form off on the 5th May 
 Thank you
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
    edited August 2022
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    They usually go with the report but they don't always. You just have to wait for the decision letter (which may take up to 12 weeks).
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @Sabo52 :) 

    It's difficult for us to say whether or not they'll go with the assessor's report. They usually take that into account, along with the evidence you provided in your forms. 

    I've got my fingers crossed for a positive outcome for you!

    How do you feel the assessment went? 
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  • Sabo52
    Sabo52 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    I thought it went well and the report is thorough although there are discrepancies which I will ask to be looked at if I get refused
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    It sounds really positive that you thought it went well @Sabo52. Best of luck! Please feel free to let us know the outcome. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you further  :)
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  • kekk1234
    kekk1234 Community member Posts: 15 Listener
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    I had a paper based review for pip and was awarded on the points advised from the medical report, so for me yes they did but I've seen that's not always the case... I think I waited just under 3 weeks for the decision once they had my report 😊

    Goodluck 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    It sounds positive that they did for you @kekk1234. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. 

    How are you feeling about things at the moment? I hope things are ok but if you need any support we are all here for you  :)
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