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6 years 11 months ago #185971 by 741tan
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Hi everyone, i would like some advice on what to do after my 2 failed PIP claims. First claim i had 0 points for both, and then the same with the second which i then applied for a MR then appeal which I'm still waiting on. As my circumstances and condition has deteriorated to the point of being off work sick i put in another claim for PIP whilst my other one was going to tribunal? Can you do this or will i start afresh with the new one?

Anyway i applied again and had the PIP2 forms through again, I've just bought the membership on here so am hoping that will help. I just can't believe I've been given 0 points for everything twice... I suffer from depression, anxiety and OCD to the point of not being able to go out the house because of me worrying or checking, i cant articulate how bad things are for me in a face to face assessment, what i put down on the paper is the truth! I have doctors letters, CBT therapist letters and GP letters all supporting me which looks like has had no bearing on the outcome.

I don't know what to do anymore, it's just fighting all the time for something that you are entitled to. I can't cope with all of the information I have got take in to complete the forms, a charity did it for me last time and they did a good job but still zero points. Can anyone help and tell me what i need to do to improve my chances as i feel as though I've exhausted everything else, where do i start? Thanks

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6 years 11 months ago #186036 by Gordon
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741tan

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

You can certainly make a new claim while waiting for your Tribunal but be aware that the new claim will create a new Decision as well which will supersede any Decision made at your appeal. So the worst case scenario is that your are awarded PIP at the hearing and the new claim is again rejected, it will be this latter Decision that is carried forward.

I would start by having a read of PIP Claim guide, it explains the criteria against which you are being assessed and will be helpful to both your appeal and new claim.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon

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6 years 11 months ago #186070 by 741tan
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Thanks Gordon. How long does it normally take to get a tribunal hearing? It's been over 2 months since I sent off for a face to face heating and heard nothing since...

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6 years 11 months ago #186087 by Gordon
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741tan wrote: Thanks Gordon. How long does it normally take to get a tribunal hearing? It's been over 2 months since I sent off for a face to face heating and heard nothing since...


The average is probably 3-4 months, you should be able to get a better idea by contacting the venue.

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6 years 11 months ago #186126 by 741tan
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Now i have another claim open do i have to go through with completing it? One of the reasons i opened up a new claim was because it had been so long since i heard anything from them... If i go to the tribunal and win, can't I just ignore the new claim now the PIP2 form has come? Or will i have to go through the process again and hope i get awarded?

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6 years 11 months ago #186151 by Gordon
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741tan wrote: Now i have another claim open do i have to go through with completing it? One of the reasons i opened up a new claim was because it had been so long since i heard anything from them... If i go to the tribunal and win, can't I just ignore the new claim now the PIP2 form has come? Or will i have to go through the process again and hope i get awarded?


If you don't want to continue with the new claim then you can close it by contacting the DWP, if you ignore it then a new Decision will still be made. I would phone and then follow up with a letter confirming it.

Gordon

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