Worried I’ll lose PIP Mobility—assessor downplayed my panic attacks and anxiety

Hi everyone, I’m really anxious and hoping someone else has been through something similar.
I recently had my PIP review assessment (video call), and the nurse assessor ticked all “A”s—including for Mobility. She acknowledged I have panic attacks, that I get extremely anxious in unfamiliar places, and even that I’ve passed out before, but said that because I haven’t had A&E or crisis team involvement, it’s “not medically consistent.”
I told her I rely on my brother every time I leave the house, and I get overwhelmed to the point I dissociate or faint. I’ve had this issue for years, and my original claim reflected that—I’ve never been able to safely go out alone. She said I can “engage” and have “good cognition,” but that doesn’t mean I can go out safely by myself.
She also mentioned she had my older forms from 2019 and the review form I sent a few years ago. I’m scared she based everything off old information and ignored how much worse things have gotten.
Now I’m terrified I’m going to lose my mobility award.
Has anyone had this happen? Did you win on Mandatory Reconsideration or Tribunal? How did you challenge this kind of decision?
Any advice or reassurance would mean a lot right now.
Comments
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Hi @bubblecake263 A review is no small thing so it's completely understandable why your feeling anxious and worried.
Hopefully they'll take in to account your new circumstances. It sounds like you tried to make sure they new everything but can completely appreciate the terms they used in response probably weren't the most helpful to put you at ease.
I have seen quite a few successful mandatory reconsiderations and tribunals shared by members here but hopefully you won't have to go through that. You can search these key words on the forum if you wanted to have a look at posts about these.
I know it's a waiting game now, but hopefully you can put it to the back of your mind somewhat until you hear back and I really hope you get the outcome that you want 💛
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