Pip decision maker ,no medical knowledge .?
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dottydotty
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My recent MR was declined. According to the DM one of the reasons for the decline is that " I am not prescribed medication for mental health ." I take 2 medications for mental health , one being anti depressants . This is clearly recorded in my HP report ,and medication history .
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We have a great video about going from MR to tribunal appeal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67tDSlsityY
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Thankyou for all the replies . I sent all my meds prescription lists ,and wrote what each medication is prescribed for. , also I photo copied all paperwork I sent to DWP .. I am considering a tribunal , I could use this as one of the reasons I disagree with the MR decision. .
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Hi dottydotty
In what way do these medications prove that you deserve an award ?
Medication and medical evidenve will not win you an award. PIP is a test of "HOW" you function, medication and medical evidence only back up with the "WHY" you function as you do
CR
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Hello CockneyRebel In my original decision letter it stated that " although I have several conditions there was no medical evidence to prove these conditions therefor I am unable to give you any award " . I was told to send medical evidence with my MR .( all sent recorded delivery and all were receive signed for ) , The MR letter says "although I have several conditions I take no medication for my conditions ". I just thought this was a contradiction . and wondered if I should contact DWP to enquire ? .CockneyRebel said:Hi dottydotty
In what way do these medications prove that you deserve an award ?
Medication and medical evidenve will not win you an award. PIP is a test of "HOW" you function, medication and medical evidence only back up with the "WHY" you function as you do
CR
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Hi DD
you can certainly try, I just wanted to make sure of the reason for doing so. It is a clear contradiction and the DWP can look at any new evidence that you send in and at least add it to your file
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
CockneyRebel Thankyou . I appreciate you reasons for asking , I will mention this contradiction in my appeal letter . Kind regards, DD.
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