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7 years 3 months ago #175773 by standswithafist
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I have received a date for my PIP appeal hearing. (previously received high rate care dla, scored 7 pts for care on PIP).
The dwp did not seek any medical evidence for this application, however had requested a medical report from my GP 3yrs ago for DLA. my medical problems are degenerative and would still apply. Should I ask my GP surgery for a copy of that report and for an additional letter to cover 2 problems that arose this year reference them to the relevant descriptors?
I'm aware some claimant s have Consultants letters. I am concerned that GP reports are not 'good enough' for the appeal panel and I don't have a medical Consultant.
Can you please advise me?
Many thanks, standswithafist

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7 years 3 months ago #175790 by Gordon
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standswithafist wrote: I have received a date for my PIP appeal hearing. (previously received high rate care dla, scored 7 pts for care on PIP).
The dwp did not seek any medical evidence for this application, however had requested a medical report from my GP 3yrs ago for DLA. my medical problems are degenerative and would still apply. Should I ask my GP surgery for a copy of that report and for an additional letter to cover 2 problems that arose this year reference them to the relevant descriptors?
I'm aware some claimant s have Consultants letters. I am concerned that GP reports are not 'good enough' for the appeal panel and I don't have a medical Consultant.
Can you please advise me?
Many thanks, standswithafist


If you think that the letters will support your appeal then you should send them in as part of your submission to the hearing.

Gordon

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7 years 3 months ago #175798 by keeptrying
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don't worry about not having a consultant letter

I did not submit anything from my consultant psychiatrist
only from my gp and mh support staff

evidence from professionals who know you and how your condition effects you is the most useful
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7 years 3 months ago #175810 by slugsta
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Don't forget that the tribunal cannot consider anything that has occurred since the original decision was made.

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7 years 3 months ago #175826 by standswithafist
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Yes, thanks Mrs Hurtyback. These problems arose before my f2f assessment and were written about extensively by me in relation to the descriptors. The DWP just decided to ignore them.
Your response is a good reminder though, thanks.
Standswithafist.
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