Mandatory Reconsideration requests

Hello,

One aspect of the Mandatory Reconsideration process I am uncertain about is when to ask for a copy of the Assessment report and any other evidence that was used by the Department in reaching a PIP decision.

It seems logical to me that I should ask for the Assessment report first (along with other evidence) and use that to prepare new evidence before asking for a mandatory consideration. Otherwise I'd be afraid of the Department running off a Mandatory Reconsideration before receiving any new evidence.

So with regards a family member's case, should the process be as follows after receiving an unsatisfactory PIP decision:

1. Request by phone/writing a copy of evidence that was used to reach decision
2. Prepare response with new evidence/argument
3. Request a mandatory reconsideration by phone/writing and send in new evidence.

Thank you for your time

regards

F.