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Should i appeal to get my award for indefinite?
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5 years 11 months ago #218923 by Norma Lewis
Should i appeal to get my award for indefinite? was created by Norma Lewis
I was on indefinite DLA higher rate for many years. Then came PIP, and i was downgraded on Mobility. Following the guides, i put in a request for manadtory reconsideration. I was "successful" to a point, receiving back the higher rate, meaning i can still have a motobility car. However, the award is only until 25th July 2021, with a review in July 2020. I am 64 years old, have degenerative conditions, and cannot / will not get better. Is it worth going to Appeal, only to argue the length of award, in order to attempt to regain the "indefinite" status? As it is, i have to go through the whole worrying procedure again in under 2 years..................TIA. Norma Lewis
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5 years 11 months ago #218956 by Gordon
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The award length is part of the Decision and can, therefore, be challenged but we have not seen huge success with claimants doing this, the award is based on a recommendation made by the assessor and is supposed to be based on the medical information, Decision Makers have no medical training and are therefore reluctant to override the assessor.
If you do want to pursue it then the first stage is to request an MR, you will need to provide evidence that your condition(s), not just your conditions, in general, are ones that will not improve.
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The award length is part of the Decision and can, therefore, be challenged but we have not seen huge success with claimants doing this, the award is based on a recommendation made by the assessor and is supposed to be based on the medical information, Decision Makers have no medical training and are therefore reluctant to override the assessor.
If you do want to pursue it then the first stage is to request an MR, you will need to provide evidence that your condition(s), not just your conditions, in general, are ones that will not improve.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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