UC LCWRA awarded but zero points for pips

llama74
llama74 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited December 2021 in Benefits and income
Hi after pip telephone assessment I received zero points. 
I submitted a MR in late October, still waiting for decision.
Had UC telephone WCA on 02/12. Received decision on 04/12 stating that I was found to have a LCWRA and would receive the additional payment. I then called pip, who said the MR hadn't yet made a decision and that I should send the LCWRA letter to be considered for the MR. Due to illness I've not been able to print out the letter from the UC account to send it. What I'm asking is will the LCWRA make a difference to the pip decision?
Also the fact I'm in LCWRA is due to significant risk to myself or others.

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  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    No unfortunately not. They are two separate benefits. People claim PIP successfully and work. They both have different descriptors. 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    The lcwra will have no impact on your PIP as they are different benefits with different criteria 

    Pip looks as functionality to undertake daily tasks and mobility 

    Lcwra looks at functionality to be able to work in any capacity 

    There is no harm in sending the letter just as as additional evidence but I wouldn't worry too much it won't change the decision 

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