Challenging a PIP decision

ZarahPiPFibro · February 2023

Can my

ZarahPiPFibro · February 2023

Can I challenge my pip decision, as they have stated an incorrect fact, saying I tra

chiarieds · February 2023

Hi @ZarahPiPFibro - you can indeed challenge your PIP decision by doing a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR); details about this should be included in your decision letter.

Unfortunately incorrect facts do creep into decision letters, but you need to consider if you would be able to get more points if this was 'corrected.' If you go ahead with a MR, then this should be put in writing saying where you feel you should have scored points, & why.

You could get advice near you by checking this link: https://advicelocal.uk/

ZarahPiPFibro · February 2023

Thank you. They said that I travel to work and have never abandoned a journey, but I work from home, so what they said is untrue

chiarieds · February 2023

I appreciate that the comment was wrong, but would mentioning this mean you could possibly receive an award/get a higher award? You need 8 or more points for the standard rate, & 12 or more for the enhanced.

poppy123456 · February 2023

I agree with chiarieds here. Just because what they said wasn’t correct it doesn’t mean you should request the MR. You should only do this if more points can be scored for an award or a higher award.

This relates to following and planning a journey, did you score any points here? Are you claiming for mental health or physical conditions?

Hannah_Alumni · February 2023

Hello @ZarahPiPFibro

Welcome to the community!

Just to let you know, I merged your threads together and popped your post in our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum. Just in case you had any other questions or queries

rebel11 · February 2023

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration-pip/

ZarahPiPFibro · February 2023

@Hannah_Scope Thanks for that - all a bit confusing with threads etc

@poppy123456 I did not score any points for planning a journey, although I mentioned on original app. form that have difficulties planning routes. I think they have taken “you travel to work...” as meaning I do not have difficulties if I travel to work. I am claiming for fibromyalgia and anxiety/depression.

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