Existing pip claim/ preg/new health issue/ tribunal

goonies009

Hi guys I recently posted about my pip claim being turned down even after MR and was one point from getting the basic even though I explained my conditions affect me a lot more. I also found out I’m recently pregnant which again really made the rejection worse! Just recently given my health history been told I now have a auto immune disease which is even worse during pregnancy and is affecting my mobility even more and my pregnancy is considered very high risk- this condition just now adds to the stress and wasn’t aware of it when I originally claimed and believe makes my case much stronger and is not pregnancy related but made more riskier in pregnancy due to clotting etc. 
my question is as fed up and down as I am I was going to opt for the tribunal after my last post and support from you guys which I appreciate- however does this mean I have to start my claim all over again?? I can’t even imagine doing this! 

I started in nov 2021 and it’s ongoing just wondering is there a way around where I don’t have to restart everything I would feel absolutely devastated having to do this again and not to mention the stress I couldn’t put myself or the pregnancy through this given how risky it is for me at moment- currently under maternity/ gynea and having to go regular for meds and daily injections off work and unable to do much because of this. 

It’s been few weeks since I got letter and I have not done anything. Due to how unwell I have been. 

Could there be a letter I could send them or call them? Or continue the tribunal route? 

Any advice appreciated 

calcotti

There is no need to start again. The tribunal will only be able to make the decision based on how you were at the time of the original decision so your more recent changes will not be taken into account. However if the changes are likely to improve again once your pregnancy is over they would not be relevant to a PIP decision anyway as PIP is based on long term conditions.

Tori_Scope

Hi @goonies009 How are you feeling today?

I can imagine that discovering you're pregnant could bring about some additional stress. I hope that calcotti's reply has reassured you that you don't need to start all over again.

Are you receiving support from your medical team regarding your pregnancy, and how this might affect your conditions? 

goonies009

Hi sorry for the delayed response Iv been feeling so awful recently very very fatigued and unwell- the consultant said it is a long term condition which has been contributing to my symptoms for while just wasn’t diagnosed until now- just makes the pregnancy even more risky I guess. I appreciate the advice it’s a great place to get this knowledge and know where I stand. 

How long does this tribunal process past? Just wondering last thing I want is a date and stress with paperwork while I’m heavily pregnant in such a high risk pregnancy? Any advice appreciated 

bg844

Tribunals have no dates as such, it can take up to a year due to the amount of cases and the short period of time given to benefit appeals. It will be a relaxed setting so please don’t be put off, you can also request a telephone hearing if you feel you’re at risk but I’m just making you aware they aren’t always granted but are more than ever now.