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Lodged a PIP appeal

JohntheBaptist
JohntheBaptist Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited March 2020 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Received a PIP decision last Monday: Standard rate of both elements. lodged

Have lodged an appeal on the grounds that the assessor, a dreadful liar more interested in typing on her laptop than anything else, totally ignored the fact that I informed them I attended "therapies" weekly: Tinnitus, ME, Physio, Health Trainer. And because, ludicrously she "decided" that because I can drive that I am fully able to plan and execute all my journeys without assistance. She was shown the specialist App on my phone which I use, but ignored it.
This last point is utterly crazy given that hundreds of thousands on the Motability scheme (I am not) are self-drivers. Of course there is also the fact that if the ability to drive granted perfect navigaational skills then Sat Nav. would never have been invented.

Any help on how I can put this point across to them, and where I may turn to get a professional's written support would be most welcome in this stressful situation.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,355 Disability Gamechanger
    HI and welcome,

    It will be the MR for your first step and not appeal. You should put this in writing stating where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Then add a couple of real life examples of what happened the last time you attempted that activity for each descriptor that applies to you.

    Do be aware that PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis. Attending therapy weekly will not score you any points, unless the therapy is given in your own home. If you go out for the appointment then you won't score any points for that.

    Whether you will score any points for following and planning a journey will totally depend on how your conditions affect you.

    Do also be aware that when requesting the MR they will look at the whole decision again and not just part of it. You should avoid mentioning any lies that may have been told in the report because they won't be interested in any of those. Any complaints about the report should be sent to the health assessment providers.

    Most MR decisions remain the same so it's very likely you'll have to take it to Tribunal. Waiting times for these are huge across most of country and some are waiting at least a year for a hearing date and that was before the Covid 19 pandemic so waiting times have most likely increased considerably again.

    As for a professionals written report, do you mean where can you go for evidence? Well that depends on who you see and whether or not they will know exactly how your conditions affect you against the descriptors and very few medical professionals will know this. It may also be extremely difficult to get any help for this now because of the current pandemic.

    Hope this helps.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • emmarenshaw
    emmarenshaw Community member Posts: 710 Pioneering
    A warm welcome to the community @JohntheBaptist
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @JohntheBaptist, just wanted to check in to see if there is anything we can do to help. :)
    Scope

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  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 6,623 Disability Gamechanger
    @JohntheBaptist. Aww that’s great news I’m so glad for you, I’m currently waiting on word from my MR so youv gave me a bit of hope thanks. 
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    Morning Lou  :), how are you today? 
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    fantastic news @JontheBaptist :) really happy for you  :)
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 6,623 Disability Gamechanger
    Morning Kath, I’m fine thanks just in a bit of pain with my knees, how’s you today xx
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    sorry about your pain Lou, and i hope your meds kick in soon  :) ive had a good sleep last night, meds worked i was well away, watched Liverpool but wish i hadnt not a good match, been doing basic yoga for beginners to help with my neck and back, been told by hubby ive got to relax, hes been worried about me and my auntie also. im very passionate at unfairness and been trying a little to much to get my point across/or help people who are struggling so badly, anyway im trying to reel myself in and relax more, do not want another bloody breakdown!! there, had my rant ha ha!! positive head on now...what you got planned for today? x
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 6,623 Disability Gamechanger
    Aww Kath your hubbys right you need to watch yourself first, then help others if you feel upto it, I’m no sure if my sons partners coming, if not I’m just taking it easy the weathers a bit dreary and wet ☹️Hopefully you’ll get your report back from DWP with some good news ?
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    Thanks Lou, going to chiil today, hubbys got newspapers and id ordered a candle making kit ages ago nd found it last night, so this week im going to hopefull have a go  :) its damp here but can feel heat coming, and yes i hope report arrives and ill post as soon as i promise xx
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 6,623 Disability Gamechanger
    Oh Kath I love candles let me know how it is once you try it, yes pls make sure you let me no when you hear word fingers crossed for you xx
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    i will do Lou and i have a serious addiction to candles ha ha!! birthday/christmas, dont get me chocolate i want a candle!! :) the computer table is not yet done but hubbys going to try later/tomorrow x
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 6,623 Disability Gamechanger
    Lol I’m the same way candles something else we have in common ?
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,821 Scope online community team
    Brilliant news @JohntheBaptist!
    Community Manager
    Scope
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Amazing news @JohntheBaptist! Really happy for you!
    Scope

  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Pioneering
    hi @Chloe_Scope, is ther any help for ragnesh please
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @katho31, do you mean this thread? I think I've just replied so I hope that helps :)
    Scope

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