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8 years 6 months ago #144959 by sam
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Hi
I am trying to complete my PIP claim and am struggling.
I have a Spinal Cord Stimulator which I use to manage pain from disc bulges at different levels/nerve compression. Is that classed as an aide or medication. I use it 24 hours although have to turn it down as rolling onto the electrodes fitted in my back causes surges. The over stimulation during the day causes restless legs so I am often awake half the night due to this. My overall pain is better managed but still take meds, still cant walk far or do much. Is it worth noting that my current battery could stop at anytime and when it does I will have to go onto a waiting list for surgery to get the battery replaced.
I have a walk in shower - is that an aide (as form states normal bath/shower).
DLA forms allowed for more explanation of how health issue impacted on day to day life.....confused
Any tips would be appreciated
Thanks
sam
I am trying to complete my PIP claim and am struggling.
I have a Spinal Cord Stimulator which I use to manage pain from disc bulges at different levels/nerve compression. Is that classed as an aide or medication. I use it 24 hours although have to turn it down as rolling onto the electrodes fitted in my back causes surges. The over stimulation during the day causes restless legs so I am often awake half the night due to this. My overall pain is better managed but still take meds, still cant walk far or do much. Is it worth noting that my current battery could stop at anytime and when it does I will have to go onto a waiting list for surgery to get the battery replaced.
I have a walk in shower - is that an aide (as form states normal bath/shower).
DLA forms allowed for more explanation of how health issue impacted on day to day life.....confused
Any tips would be appreciated
Thanks
sam
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8 years 6 months ago #144994 by Gordon
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Sam
The assessment criteria for PIP are very different from those for DLA, more importantly the approach to assessment is fundamentally different.
PIP looks at your ability to perform each of the PIP Activities, so you need to explain how you are limited in performing these due to your condition(s).
I don't believe your Spinal Cord Stimulator will be classed as an aid, it is certainly not an appliance, you could argue that it allows you to carry out activities that you would not be able to do without it.
You need to be able to do each activity reliably and on the majority of days to not score points.
If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
The assessment criteria for PIP are very different from those for DLA, more importantly the approach to assessment is fundamentally different.
PIP looks at your ability to perform each of the PIP Activities, so you need to explain how you are limited in performing these due to your condition(s).
I don't believe your Spinal Cord Stimulator will be classed as an aid, it is certainly not an appliance, you could argue that it allows you to carry out activities that you would not be able to do without it.
You need to be able to do each activity reliably and on the majority of days to not score points.
If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
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8 years 6 months ago #145011 by slugsta
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I will be interested to hear how you get on Sam, I am awaiting (and waiting, and waiting...) a SCS myself.
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