PIP Appeal help

Jimm19

Hello forum , just a quick question regarding the appeal stage . HMCT had said that the DWP had until 21/8/22 to respond to my raising the appeal . I've had no communication since then until yesterday. I had a voicemail msg from someone from DWP saying they'd "call again tomorrow". Has anyone any experience of this ? And why would they want to speak to me ? . 

calcotti

They may wish to speak to you about your claim and offer to make a new decision rather than go to tribunal. If you accept a new decision the existing appeal will be stopped but if the new decision is not everything you want you can start a new appeal (without first having an MR).

Jimm19

Thanks calcotti for your reply 👍

Cartini

Jimm19 said:

Hello forum , just a quick question regarding the appeal stage . HMCT had said that the DWP had until 21/8/22 to respond to my raising the appeal . I've had no communication since then until yesterday. I had a voicemail msg from someone from DWP saying they'd "call again tomorrow". Has anyone any experience of this ? And why would they want to speak to me ? . 

Hi,

DWP should have responded to my appeal by the 8th August, which they didn`t do.  I contacted HMCTS who told me they were giving DWP an extra 21 days to respond (29th August for me) to respond.  If they hadn`t responded by that date the appeal would go to the judiciary to decide what to do.

Unsurprisingly they didn`t respond by that date.  However, surprisingly, the appeal process made DWP reassess my application before the 29th, the result of which was to improve mobility to enhanced and make my claim ongoing.  From the amount in my bank account, I`ve worked out that DWP made the decision around the 22nd August.

However, I`ve yet to receive the letter from DWP confirming the information provided by the phone operator.

Andy

Jimm19

Thanks cartini , think I might phone them back and see what's happening.  

Jimm19

Just a quick update I received this txt msg today from HMCTS , DWP has responded to your PIP appeal. They should have sent you a copy in the post. Read their response and send any comments to the tribunal, if you have any. The address is on any letters and emails you have received. Would this indicate the dwp haven't changed there original decision?? I've obviously not received the letter in the post yet . 

poppy123456

Jimm19 said:

Read their response and send any comments to the tribunal, if you have any.

I would take that as they haven't changed their decision.

Jimm19

Thanks for replying poppy 👍

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Jimm19. It is the very least you deserve. If we can do anything else to support you please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you 

Jimm19

Hey everyone,  just had my pip appeal over the phone . Don't think it went well , if I do lose the appeal could that effect my LCWRA? . 

poppy123456

It will not affect your LCWRA. You should receive the decision letter in a few days.

Jimm19

Thanks poppy 👍. 

Jimm19

Hey everyone 👍just found out I won my pip appeal. If anyone on here is put off or worried sick about going through with the appeals process , then please don't give up. That's two separate appeals I've won no thanks to the HCP's or the dwp. 

Jimm19

Just a quick question, I know backdated payments can take up to 6 to 8 weeks . Do you receive a txt msg or letter from the dwp to confirm this ? And how soon do you hear from them ? I only received the HMCT letter today obviously 17/11/22 . 

poppy123456

Good news. They will contact you to ask you some questions before payment is made. You will be asked the standard questions of have you been in prison or hospital. Once this is done payment will be made shortly after and then your award will be put into payment and a decision letter sent out to you.

Jimm19

Thanks poppy , you and this forum have been very helpful 👍

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Jimm19. It is the very least you deserve and I am really glad to hear we have been very helpful.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you