Going through PIP MR. Anyone successfully been awarded PIP for agoraphobia/mental health?
J35
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hi all i'm new to this site, i've recently applied for PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health, i had my phone assessment the other week and then i phoned up to get my assessment report and what a surprise 0 points for both daily living and mobility. (i know this is not the final decision i have to wait for the decision letter to appeal) i'm in the support group for ESA on universal credit i had CAB help me with this, so someone close to me reached back out to them to see if they could help with PIP we read through the descriptors and certain i can get enough points to qualify for enhanced on both (we did this before applying and CAB filled out the PIP form for me also) so i thought i had a strong chance on getting my reward without all the mental stress it causes i guess not. so now just looking on some good advice on what to do next. CAB will be helping me with this but i just thought why not reach out to here to. i want to put my strongest foot forward on appealing and there seems to be nice and intelligent people here that know what there doing so any advice is welcome. i've read from this site that only 17% MR's are successful so my hopes are not high i just want all this stress to go away and be left alone. is there anyone out there also getting PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health that got a good outcome i would love to hear from you thanks.
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J35 said:hi all i'm new to this site, i've recently applied for PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health, i had my phone assessment the other week and then i phoned up to get my assessment report and what a surprise 0 points for both daily living and mobility. (i know this is not the final decision i have to wait for the decision letter to appeal) i'm in the support group for ESA on universal credit i had CAB help me with this, so someone close to me reached back out to them to see if they could help with PIP we read through the descriptors and certain i can get enough points to qualify for enhanced on both (we did this before applying and CAB filled out the PIP form for me also) so i thought i had a strong chance on getting my reward without all the mental stress it causes i guess not. so now just looking on some good advice on what to do next. CAB will be helping me with this but i just thought why not reach out to here to. i want to put my strongest foot forward on appealing and there seems to be nice and intelligent people here that know what there doing so any advice is welcome. i've read from this site that only 17% MR's are successful so my hopes are not high i just want all this stress to go away and be left alone. is there anyone out there also getting PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health that got a good outcome i would love to hear from you thanks.Mum of one little girl.
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Hi Lulu or Lou, hve you got any advice for @J35 who has posted regarding appealing PIP decision please
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what thread what thread is it on Katho can’t find it xx
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lulu i dont know ? im going nuts with it xx
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Don’t worry luvvy, I will try and find it xx
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Hi,They usually go with the report, it's very rare they go against it. Of course you'll still need to wait for the decision before you can request the MR. Once the decision is made you'll have 4 weeks to request it. You should put the request in writing stating where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Then give 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 most MR decisions remain the same so it's likely you'll need to take it to Tribunal.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.
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Sorry Katho didn’t realise you meant this thread.
agree with @poppy123456 this is what happened to us and ended up going to appeal -
laurapeach said:J35 said:hi all i'm new to this site, i've recently applied for PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health, i had my phone assessment the other week and then i phoned up to get my assessment report and what a surprise 0 points for both daily living and mobility. (i know this is not the final decision i have to wait for the decision letter to appeal) i'm in the support group for ESA on universal credit i had CAB help me with this, so someone close to me reached back out to them to see if they could help with PIP we read through the descriptors and certain i can get enough points to qualify for enhanced on both (we did this before applying and CAB filled out the PIP form for me also) so i thought i had a strong chance on getting my reward without all the mental stress it causes i guess not. so now just looking on some good advice on what to do next. CAB will be helping me with this but i just thought why not reach out to here to. i want to put my strongest foot forward on appealing and there seems to be nice and intelligent people here that know what there doing so any advice is welcome. i've read from this site that only 17% MR's are successful so my hopes are not high i just want all this stress to go away and be left alone. is there anyone out there also getting PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health that got a good outcome i would love to hear from you thanks.
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Hi @J35 - & welcome to the community. As far as doing a Mandatory Reconsideration(MR) for PIP also goes, whilst there's no reason to not mention a couple of obvious errors in your assessment report, it should mainly be about why you should have gained points. I'll send the following link, & whilst it's about claiming PIP for people with mental health issues, it may also help when considering your MR. Please see: https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/welfare-benefits/pip-mental-health-guide/help-with-your-pip-claim/how-to-fill-in-the-pip-form/Hope this helps too.
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Hi just want to wish you well, I had previously been getting pip DL until February after my new assessment I received 6 points for dl so nothing, 10 points for mobility so low mobility, I put in MR and then sent more evidence from doctor and hospital consultant, got word back last week my mobility was changed to Enhanced, I’m delighted with that but I’m going to appeal as I believe I should receive at least another 2 points to receive DL, I was advised that only about 17% of MR are changed, but found out the other day it is much higher, so good luck take care ?
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@J35 we are all friends on here luvvy, all the best to you x
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poppy123456 said:Hi,They usually go with the report, it's very rare they go against it. Of course you'll still need to wait for the decision before you can request the MR. Once the decision is made you'll have 4 weeks to request it. You should put the request in writing stating where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Then give 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 most MR decisions remain the same so it's likely you'll need to take it to Tribunal.
so i guess there just playing games with me again but i'll keep you all updated on what happens. -
Lulu_1949 said:Sorry Katho didn’t realise you meant this thread.
agree with @poppy123456 this is what happened to us and ended up going to appeal -
chiarieds said:Hi @J35 - & welcome to the community. As far as doing a Mandatory Reconsideration(MR) for PIP also goes, whilst there's no reason to not mention a couple of obvious errors in your assessment report, it should mainly be about why you should have gained points. I'll send the following link, & whilst it's about claiming PIP for people with mental health issues, it may also help when considering your MR. Please see: https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/welfare-benefits/pip-mental-health-guide/help-with-your-pip-claim/how-to-fill-in-the-pip-form/Hope this helps too.
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Lou67 said:Hi just want to wish you well, I had previously been getting pip DL until February after my new assessment I received 6 points for dl so nothing, 10 points for mobility so low mobility, I put in MR and then sent more evidence from doctor and hospital consultant, got word back last week my mobility was changed to Enhanced, I’m delighted with that but I’m going to appeal as I believe I should receive at least another 2 points to receive DL, I was advised that only about 17% of MR are changed, but found out the other day it is much higher, so good luck take care ?
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Oh thanks a lot, yeah I think your right first time I applied in 2017 I got nothing went all the way to appeal in 2018 got DL Iv also had to do it like yourself with ESA twice in fact it’s a nightmare, don’t give up get any other evidence you haven’t already submitted and put it in, I got some records of my doctor also a copy of cpl of letters the consultant sent my doctor and copy of xrays so don’t give up, let’s know how it goes for you.?
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@J35 - you're most welcome. Don't be downhearted, MRs can be successful (mine was too), & the success rate does appear to be somewhat better at the moment. However giving the best info you can is what matters in your individual case.
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J35 said:laurapeach said:J35 said:hi all i'm new to this site, i've recently applied for PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health, i had my phone assessment the other week and then i phoned up to get my assessment report and what a surprise 0 points for both daily living and mobility. (i know this is not the final decision i have to wait for the decision letter to appeal) i'm in the support group for ESA on universal credit i had CAB help me with this, so someone close to me reached back out to them to see if they could help with PIP we read through the descriptors and certain i can get enough points to qualify for enhanced on both (we did this before applying and CAB filled out the PIP form for me also) so i thought i had a strong chance on getting my reward without all the mental stress it causes i guess not. so now just looking on some good advice on what to do next. CAB will be helping me with this but i just thought why not reach out to here to. i want to put my strongest foot forward on appealing and there seems to be nice and intelligent people here that know what there doing so any advice is welcome. i've read from this site that only 17% MR's are successful so my hopes are not high i just want all this stress to go away and be left alone. is there anyone out there also getting PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health that got a good outcome i would love to hear from you thanks.Mum of one little girl.
I am AuDHD and I have M.E/CFS and POTS. -
laurapeach said:J35 said:laurapeach said:J35 said:hi all i'm new to this site, i've recently applied for PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health, i had my phone assessment the other week and then i phoned up to get my assessment report and what a surprise 0 points for both daily living and mobility. (i know this is not the final decision i have to wait for the decision letter to appeal) i'm in the support group for ESA on universal credit i had CAB help me with this, so someone close to me reached back out to them to see if they could help with PIP we read through the descriptors and certain i can get enough points to qualify for enhanced on both (we did this before applying and CAB filled out the PIP form for me also) so i thought i had a strong chance on getting my reward without all the mental stress it causes i guess not. so now just looking on some good advice on what to do next. CAB will be helping me with this but i just thought why not reach out to here to. i want to put my strongest foot forward on appealing and there seems to be nice and intelligent people here that know what there doing so any advice is welcome. i've read from this site that only 17% MR's are successful so my hopes are not high i just want all this stress to go away and be left alone. is there anyone out there also getting PIP due to agoraphobia/mental health that got a good outcome i would love to hear from you thanks.
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