Statement of reasons

Teresa_1
Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
edited January 2018 in Benefits and income
At last l have statement of reasons sent to me re refusal of PIP.They state that l travel 8,000 miles per annum in my car which is not true,and can be checked via Motability l presume.I had my car nearly 5 years,and have done less than 9,000 miles! Due to this,they say l can cover a considerable distance on an annual basis.Can this be considered an error of judgement please?

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  • Teresa_1
    Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    I'm sure motability will know for sure.I had the car from new with them.Sadly,what they've put has been used against me
  • Teresa_1
    Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    Sorry,but was does IMO mean?
  • Nystagmite
    Nystagmite Community Member Posts: 595 Empowering
    edited January 2018
    IMO = in my opinion

    What does the distance you supposedly travel have to do with your PIP refusal?
  • Teresa_1
    Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    Because l'm agoraphobic,so don't travel far,very complicated to try and explain.

  • Nystagmite
    Nystagmite Community Member Posts: 595 Empowering
    Ah, I see. They're using that as evidence you can't be agoraphobic and therefore, are able to get out and about.
  • Teresa_1
    Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    Yes,basically.Saying l travel approx 8,000 miles per annum,therefore covering a substantial distance on an annual basis.
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    If you are hoping to appeal to the UTT then you really need to get trained advice as to whether this is an error in law

    CR
  • Teresa_1
    Teresa_1 Community Member Posts: 18 Contributor
    Thank you,yes,l'm aware,but very unsure about how to go about it.That was the advice given to me from my MP.I need to find a way of doing this privately.
  • Nystagmite
    Nystagmite Community Member Posts: 595 Empowering
    I personally wouldn't use the amount of mile as my argument. If you're appealing mobility on the basis of planning and following a journey, there's no mention of using a car. It's to do with getting from A to B safely without help.

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