telling dwp about changes

i made a claim for pip twelve months ago i went through the reconsideration process and then on to appeal i have finally been awarded 10 points for daily living since my appeal decision i have been for a hearing test and now have 2 hearing aids this would come under the communication part of any claim i have been in touch with the dwp and have been told that i have to go through the whole process again and make a new claim and that i may have to have another asesmant as my appeal was on 31/may 2018 can they reduce my award on anew claim when all i need to do is tell them about a change to my hearing in such a short time do you think it is highly likely that i will have to have a new asesmant when everything about my previous claim is the same except my hearing surely after just twelve months this wont be the case i have been given a ten year award if i claim again will there be a chance that i would lose what i already get

Hello Simon,

Firstly there is always a danger that your award could be removed or reduced if you report a change of circumstances. When you had your tribunal had you already reported difficulties with your hearing in your original claim. or are you reporting the change as a new condition?. Be mindful of the fact that its not the condition that you may receive an award for, its how it affects your ability to function day to day.