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7 years 2 months ago #179990 by Nickjb

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Hi everyone
Thinking of appealing against decision of standard rate PIP for higher rate and for low mobility too (none awarded at present). Anyone care to share their experiences of whether it was worth it or if they ended up worse off. Any stories most appreciated thanks all x

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7 years 2 months ago #180000 by David

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Your decision to appeal or not depends on whether you can show that you meet the criterea for more or additional descriptor points. Use the very good guides on this forum and take the self test if you haven't. This will give you a good idea of your posssibility of success

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7 years 2 months ago #180047 by Nickjb

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Yes thanks David - I have been very specific in my letter requesting MR - stating why I score 4 for Mixing with People and 10 for going to unfamiliar places - I have tried to show factual evidence of why I cannot do these repeatedly and reliably alone - I think my case is clear I just need some experiences of how others may have fared as we all know its not always clear cut is it the decisions they make. Thanks though :cheer:

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7 years 2 months ago #180886 by Nickjb

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Hi Mods - I wonder if you could clarify something please I am just a tad confused.
If I appeal against the decision to award me standard care aiming for higher rate care am I in a MR risking them to change the award and possibly at risk of losing it?
If I appeal just for mobility having scored nothing for it first time could I ask the MR to just look at this and leave my care alone or will they automatically look at both?
I feel I have made a good case for higher rate care I am just scared I suppose of losing it - awful really that we have this threat if you like hanging over us and another DWP tactic to discourage appeals.
Any advice appreciated thank you

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7 years 2 months ago #180906 by Gordon

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Nickjb wrote: Hi Mods - I wonder if you could clarify something please I am just a tad confused.
If I appeal against the decision to award me standard care aiming for higher rate care am I in a MR risking them to change the award and possibly at risk of losing it?
If I appeal just for mobility having scored nothing for it first time could I ask the MR to just look at this and leave my care alone or will they automatically look at both?
I feel I have made a good case for higher rate care I am just scared I suppose of losing it - awful really that we have this threat if you like hanging over us and another DWP tactic to discourage appeals.
Any advice appreciated thank you

An MR or appeal re-makes the original Decision which means that those performing the review can reach any Decision that was available to the original Decision Maker, this includes a reduced or removed award. It does not happen very often, we probably see it about once every month in the forum, but it is something you must consider before proceeding with a challenge.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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7 years 2 months ago #180938 by Nickjb

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Thank you but did you not mention before Gordon that if they feel they need to change the award and score less they would need to warn you so you can decide if you want to proceed or not?

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