PIP MR waiting period

In relation to what I've said, although I had asked for an MR well within the 4 week dead line, I am worried that any additional evidence I sent today send will not be considered after the 4 week period, even though no decision has been made.

Any reason why they won't accept additional evidence after 4 weeks while the MR is being processed?

Just skipping ahead of my last post. It seems to suggest on guides that decision maker has the power to extend an MR by even 12 months.

In relation to PIP call centre, the lady I spoke with made a note on the system pleading my case to the decision maker to have to late evidence I submitted included in the MR.

Does the Decision Maker pick up on these notes that are added on to the system, through email or otherwise?

Johnny wrote: In relation to PIP call centre, the lady I spoke with made a note on the system pleading my case to the decision maker to have to late evidence I submitted included in the MR.

Does the Decision Maker pick up on these notes that are added on to the system, through email or otherwise?

Hi J,

The PIP DM may see the note, and they may well take the late evidence into account in your MR.

I don't wish to "rain on your parade" but The MR process was brought in operationally in an effort to reduce the number of Appeals.

In reality, it is little more than a sham at this time and the main intention is to put obstacles in the way of the claimant appealing to The Tribunal Service. (TS)

There was really no need to bring in MR's as previously one automatically received a reconsideration of an adverse decision when one submitted an appeal to The DWP.

If the "reconsideration" was unsuccessful, the claimant's appeal would be sent forward automatically to The TS without the claimant having to appeal as a separate action.

Mandatory Reconsiderations Explained

This is why there is currently no "rhyme nor reason" with The MR process.

We have seen a very small percentage of members who were successful at MR, but you have to go through the MR process before you can move on to appeal to The TS.

Although the success rate for PIP MR's is pretty poor, the success rate once one goes on to appeal is vastly improved :

See : This News Article

So if your MR does not result is a positive decision, it is well worth going on to appeal

The quality of many PIP DM's is diabolical, many have been bumped up from basic admin positions with little training.

So, there is the way that the MR process is supposed to progress, and in many cases the way that it does progress, which is totally different.

bro58

Many thanks.

As you mentioned, I have the means and now have the evidence if I need to proceed further in arguing my case.