They made MR decision yesterday, but won't tell me the outcome over the phone

Tbarber47

Thanks

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Tbarber47. It is the very least you deserve.

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

Tbarber47

Hi does anybody no which option to press on pip telephone for automatic to get payment dates of your pip

poppy123456

Tbarber47 said:

Hi does anybody no which option to press on pip telephone for automatic to get payment dates of your pip

It's option 6 but please be aware it has been known for it to give incorrect information. Your decision letter should give information on what day your PIP will be paid (4 weekly on the same day each time)

Tbarber47

Thanks 

Tbarber47

Hi iv lput in a appeal back in December today i recieved a secretary of states supplementary submission about further evidence by dwp saying everything stays the same and remains unchanged hmcourts sent it to me and said attach to appeal documents does that mean its not going to tribunal?

poppy123456

Tbarber47 said:

does that mean its not going to tribunal?

No, it means DWP haven't changed their minds and still think you're not entitled to PIP. You will receive a hearing date sometime in the future. You need to make sure you check through the bundle to make sure everything is there. Then any extra evidence, including your submission should be sent to HMCTS.

Tbarber47

Thankyou i have the daily living its just i got 0 points for mobility side thats the bit im appeal agaist its a 27 week at the moment to get hearing date they told me

L_Volunteer

How are you feeling about all of that at the moment @Tbarber47, particularly appealing to the mobility side and waiting to get the hearing date?

We are here for you if you would like to discuss any of this further or need anything. It sounds like a really difficult time but I have faith in you to get through this 

Tbarber47

I feel ok its just the wait 27 weeks and a bit nervous at the same time thanks

L_Volunteer

That is a long wait @Tbarber47 and I can hear how that would be difficult  Is there anything that might help to reduce your nerves at the moment? 

Tbarber47

Hi im awaiting a pip tribunal i sent further evidence at start ,but a couple of weeks ago i had a new xray on my knee which showed it has got worse so i sent the xray result to tribunal as evidence and guess what dwp has responded saying irrelevant decision still the same on there side like there saying dosent mean a thing as at time of application there going by then so still going tribunal has anyone else had this when there sent evidence, thanks

poppy123456

DWP are correct a worsening of condition won't be taken into consideration by the Tribunal. They will be looking to see if the decision made was correct based on how your conditions affected you at the time your assessment took place.

Tbarber47

Ok thanks

Tbarber47

Cant believe iv finally got my tribunal date at the beginning of july im so nervous now any advice be good what to expect etc thanks 

Tbarber47

It will be via telephone 

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Tbarber47. Great news you've finally got your dates.
I don't have much personal experience with telephone tribunals but I imagine the format is much the same as face-to-face ones. 

The panel usually consists of three people, including a judge, a healthcare professional, and a disability specialist. They are impartial and have the authority to make a decision based on the evidence presented.

You'll have a chance to explain how your condition affects your daily life and address any issues with the previous assessment and they may ask you questions to understand your situation better. It can help if you've prepared some notes so you don't forget anything you want to cover. I know I always walk away from appointments and meetings and then remember something I'd meant to say.

Finally, some people do, but you may not receive a decision on the day and this doesn't mean it is bad news!

Will you have anyone with you for support?

Lou67

@Tbarber47
Good morning I hope you’re keeping well. Glad you got your tribunal date. 

I have had 2 tribunals one was a face 2 face, the last one was November 2020 and that was done by telephone, I much preferred the telephone one as it meant I was in the comfort of my own home, the panel were very patient and helpful I found on both occasions.

If you are using a mobile to take the call make sure it is fully charged, and have a glass off water beside you, I also kept a notepad beside me with a few notes on it incase I had to refer to it. 

I wasn’t told the outcome on the day but my representative called me the next day, to say I had been awarded and I received a letter confirming it the day after.

Good luck 

Tbarber47

Thank you so mu h for the feed back i be on my own and will write notes what i need to say i been waiting since January so not to long i just want to get it over with hopefully with the right result

Lou67

@Tbarber47
It’s horrible the waiting but as you say not long now, I wish you luck with it, would be good if you let us know how it goes for you.


Take care