What happens in a PIP tribunal?
shaz69
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I have my tribunal for pip in Oct.. .after taken off dla...i have epilepsy my brain just switches off wherever and whenever I've had multiple accidents but because I walked and was well dressed I didn't qualify....any help as to what happens at tribunal would be much appreciated.....
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At Tribunal they take a fresh look at all the evidence without the bias of the DWP.
Have you made your submission ?
You can send in any further evidence,If it is relevant, to reach the tribunal seven days before the hearing.
The panel will want to understand how your condition affects your daily life
There are videoson here that you should have a look at to explain more
CR
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Hi @shaz69
Welcome to our website and online community.
I have attached some info for you with regards to pip
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/benefits-and-finances
Heres an attachment for one of our Benefits Advisors.
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-a-benefits-advisor
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Hi @shaz69 welcome to the community
We have some videos about the appeal process, take a look at these with @Debbie_Scope and let us know if you have any specific questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIHjSpNNbQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WEvbFVlQOc&t=6s
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@shaz69
I won my PIP appeal at Tribunal in May and was awarded enhanced both components with no end date. I have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and sciatica.
A favourite first question is how did you travel to the Tribunal though I wasn't asked that. Don't drive yourself - take a taxi if necessary. Don't dress up, wear only a watch and wedding ring as jewellery, minimal makeup and flat
shoes.
The judge told me that the doctor and disability person would each asked me a series of questions and the judge would also come in with their own questions. They gave me quite a grilling so have your wits about you and stick to your guns.
All Tribunal members drew heavily on my diary for their questions.
Both the judge and the doctor thought that driving indicates a low level of disability. I stressed that I only make a few short car journeys
a week.
The doc asked for how long can I walk and I asked back did they mean how long before I have to stop and rest. If you get this question give the amount of time it takes you to cover the distance you can walk before you have to stop and rest on a bad day.
My Hearing lasted 30 minutes but times can vary.
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