PIP Appeal - New Claim?

Storm25
Storm25 Online Community Member Posts: 48 Contributor
edited September 2025 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

I used to receive PIP, but after reassessment Capita/DWP decided my progressive conditions have improved and so I wasn't entitled to the benefit anymore. I appealed the decision and have just received the letter for my tribunal hearing. At the top it says 'PIP New Claims Appeal'. Is this terminology correct, or do I need to question it? I interpret 'new claim' as a first application, rather than being an existing claimant who had their benefit stopped, but not sure if my interpretation is correct?

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,658 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Storm25 that's a good question. I'll be honest, I'm not sure and when I've looked the only letters I have seen do state that. However, as it's so important being the tribunal, I would definitely ask the question if you haven't already.

  • Storm25
    Storm25 Online Community Member Posts: 48 Contributor

    Thanks Holly.

    I did e-mail the charity who were helping me with the appeal, but didn't get a reply about it. So, I left it as I am so worried I will make a mistake if I try to do things myself.

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,658 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I'm pleased you've got some support and I'm sure if they had any concerns they'd raise them on your behalf. I wish you the best with your tribunal @Storm25 😊 please keep us up to date if you're happy to.

  • Storm25
    Storm25 Online Community Member Posts: 48 Contributor

    Thanks @Holly_Scope The charity didn't reply about whether to query it saying 'New Claim', so it was left as it was.

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,421 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1066486#Comment_1066486

    congratulations on being the first person to post today and at midnight as well

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