Son had a pip assessment aged 17

ellie451
ellie451 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

son had an assessment but hadn’t filled in form to begin with not sent in any evidence.He still managed to score 2 points with helping to communicate. The report came back and did not include anything about what was said in regards to doctors, hospital visits , health issues , problems at college with with bowels without going into details but all documented in the MR. We’ve done a MR on everything they left out with evidence , what’s the chances of being awarded without going to tribunal is there any point without the descriptors in the first questionnaire but only in the MR. It was horrendous for him and don’t want to put him through anymore stress it’s not for for purpose especially for a young g adult not quite 18.unfortunately did not record the phone call.

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,140 Championing

    Hi,

    Sorry to hear about your experience but sadly it's not uncommon.

    Most people do have to go on to tribunal, but it's not possible to do that until you've been through the MR stage anyway. Generally the claimant isn't contacted at the MR stage, those are usually done paper-based, so that shouldn't cause any additional stress for your son and really you don't have anything to lose by submitting the MR.

  • ellie451
    ellie451 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected

    thanks for commenting.
    The assessor didn’t mention anything whatsoever about the condition of what we spoke about nor any of the jr visits . So am worried that it won’t have been recorded anywhere for the tribunal apart from the notes we gave on the MR why we disagreed with decision of only two points.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,140 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1012995#Comment_1012995

    Yes, I see what you mean. That is a difficult situation, but ultimately the tribunal aren't interested in the assessment report, they know many of them are poor quality. If it does go to tribunal then you get your chance to add extra evidence beforehand. That can include a written report from yourself as a parent, as well as any professional input. If you can attend the tribunal in person, or via video call, then you would also get the chance to have a direct 2-way conversation with them. Though I appreciate that might be too much for your son to cope with. (I couldn't do it myself, had to have mine paper based). If you become his appointee, you could speak on his behalf, which could be another option.

  • ellie451
    ellie451 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected

    Thankyou for your insights they are very much appreciated

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