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7 years 1 month ago #184544 by bluebrum
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Hi,I have had my pip back I have got low care,but lost my high mobility.
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7 years 1 month ago #184554 by bluebrum
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I used to get low care and high mobility,just got my decision I have got low care but lost my high mobility,I have 2 discs worn away in my neck,also 2 discs worn away in my back,also arthritis in my knees,does anyone think I should appeal the mobility,I'm under the pain clinic,I had steroid injection in my neck in November but they didn't help.I'm on alot of medication including morphine.Thanks.
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7 years 1 month ago #184580 by Gordon
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bluebrum
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
I've moved your posts to their own topic, we ask members not to post their questions in other members topics as it can lead to the wrong advice being given or taken.
Only you can decide whether to challenge the existing award to try and get the Mobility component added.
Did you score any points for the two Mobility activities?
What distance did you assess yourself as being able to reliably walk on the majority of days?
Did you have evidence of your walking problems?
The first stage to challenging a Decision is for you to request a Mandatory Reconsideration, this needs to be done in writing to the DWP, within one month of the Decision, to the office that dealt with your claim, have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide for details of the process, the PIP area also has template letters that you can use to make the request with.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
You should contact the DWP for a copy of the assessment report if you have not already done so, I would phone them but again follow up the request in writing. Once you have the assessment report you will have a better understanding of how the DWP Decision Maker has come to their conclusions and will then be able to argue against them.
Your primary task is to show that you meet the criteria, there are many reasons you may have failed, you need to address each of these but don't get bogged down in criticising the assessment report unless you can clearly show that it is incorrect, it is a lot easier to argue the facts of the situation;
"the assessor recorded that I walked 50m, I did but they have failed to document that I had to stop every 10m for a rest due to breathlessness"
than their opinions
"based on my observations of the claimant walking I believe that they can reliably walk more than 200m.
When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
I've moved your posts to their own topic, we ask members not to post their questions in other members topics as it can lead to the wrong advice being given or taken.
Only you can decide whether to challenge the existing award to try and get the Mobility component added.
Did you score any points for the two Mobility activities?
What distance did you assess yourself as being able to reliably walk on the majority of days?
Did you have evidence of your walking problems?
The first stage to challenging a Decision is for you to request a Mandatory Reconsideration, this needs to be done in writing to the DWP, within one month of the Decision, to the office that dealt with your claim, have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide for details of the process, the PIP area also has template letters that you can use to make the request with.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
You should contact the DWP for a copy of the assessment report if you have not already done so, I would phone them but again follow up the request in writing. Once you have the assessment report you will have a better understanding of how the DWP Decision Maker has come to their conclusions and will then be able to argue against them.
Your primary task is to show that you meet the criteria, there are many reasons you may have failed, you need to address each of these but don't get bogged down in criticising the assessment report unless you can clearly show that it is incorrect, it is a lot easier to argue the facts of the situation;
"the assessor recorded that I walked 50m, I did but they have failed to document that I had to stop every 10m for a rest due to breathlessness"
than their opinions
"based on my observations of the claimant walking I believe that they can reliably walk more than 200m.
When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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