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8 years 6 months ago #142768 by Samantha
Premature PIP Review and Mandatory Reconsideration was created by Samantha
In April 2015 I was awarded PIP from June 2013 to August 2016, however in August this year I received a letter saying "We're looking at your Personal Independence Payment again" and asking me to complete and submit another claim form. I thought this was odd as I had already been told I would be paid until August 2016 but went ahead and sent it in and later attended an appointment with a Health Professional as requested.
Despite filling the form almost identically to the first one 2 years ago (as not much has changed with my condition) and telling the HP as much, they have decided that am am not entitled to PIP as "I don't meet the criteria" and have suspended payments.
I intend to request a mandatory reconsideration and then appeal if necessary but my question is: Is this review even valid if the DWP originally said I would be paid until August 2016 in the original decision letter last year?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
Despite filling the form almost identically to the first one 2 years ago (as not much has changed with my condition) and telling the HP as much, they have decided that am am not entitled to PIP as "I don't meet the criteria" and have suspended payments.
I intend to request a mandatory reconsideration and then appeal if necessary but my question is: Is this review even valid if the DWP originally said I would be paid until August 2016 in the original decision letter last year?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
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8 years 6 months ago #142781 by Gordon
I'm afraid the DWP is reviewing the vast majority of fixed term awards a year in advance of the award ending, the original Decision Letter you received should have informed you of this. Unfortunately the PIP legislation allows the DWP to re-assess a claim at any time and for any reason.
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Replied by Gordon on topic Premature PIP Review and Mandatory Reconsideration
elizalip wrote: In April 2015 I was awarded PIP from June 2013 to August 2016, however in August this year I received a letter saying "We're looking at your Personal Independence Payment again" and asking me to complete and submit another claim form. I thought this was odd as I had already been told I would be paid until August 2016 but went ahead and sent it in and later attended an appointment with a Health Professional as requested.
Despite filling the form almost identically to the first one 2 years ago (as not much has changed with my condition) and telling the HP as much, they have decided that am am not entitled to PIP as "I don't meet the criteria" and have suspended payments.
I intend to request a mandatory reconsideration and then appeal if necessary but my question is: Is this review even valid if the DWP originally said I would be paid until August 2016 in the original decision letter last year?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
I'm afraid the DWP is reviewing the vast majority of fixed term awards a year in advance of the award ending, the original Decision Letter you received should have informed you of this. Unfortunately the PIP legislation allows the DWP to re-assess a claim at any time and for any reason.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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