PIP MR waiting period

Johnny wrote: Many thanks

I have decided to submit a detailed letter with SSCS1 challenging the PIP descriptors in which I have lost points and send off all medical evidence again. I have also contacted as advocate centre in my area which sometimes deals with cases of PIP and ask them to attend the appeal with me.

Roughly how long before I expect DWP to set an appeal date?

You might want to hold off with sending the medical evidence again, once your appeal is accepted by the TS the DWP will be notified and they will create their submission for the appeal, this will include all of the documents used in the making of the Decision and will (should) include all of the medical evidence that you have submitted, so there will be no reason for you to send it in again.

Gordon

Johnny wrote: Thanks Gordon


Do you think they will read the submission letter I sent with the appeal form, which outlines my reason for appealing?

With regard the Tribunal Service, they will have looked at the form to make sure that it meets the requirements for requesting an appeal, this is an admin function, assuming that it does then the appeal will be accepted. The Tribunal panel will not look at any of the evidence until at best a couple of days before the hearing and often, not until the night before.

The DWP should look at any evidence that you submit to the TS when they receive a copy, but the reality is that they often do not do so until the week before the hearing, they can revise the Decision before the hearing, but this happens rarely.

Gordon