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4 years 7 months ago #251415 by Thomas Corcoran
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Question, why, when PIP decide to review my eligibility or change in circumstances, (I am now pension age) they will only consider my daily living component for possible increases and class the mobility element as a new claim and not as an existing one?
I initially requested a review before my pension was due but Then for the second time I had to go to a tribunal, even though some of my ailments are automatic eligibility, only to have pip reinstated. Then pip said that they appreciated my mobility needs warranted the higher rate but because I was now of pension age they couldn’t give it as they don’t do new claims after the age of 65yrs. My contention is that surely this is an existing claim in need of review and not a new claim.
What is you view?
Thank you.
I initially requested a review before my pension was due but Then for the second time I had to go to a tribunal, even though some of my ailments are automatic eligibility, only to have pip reinstated. Then pip said that they appreciated my mobility needs warranted the higher rate but because I was now of pension age they couldn’t give it as they don’t do new claims after the age of 65yrs. My contention is that surely this is an existing claim in need of review and not a new claim.
What is you view?
Thank you.
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4 years 7 months ago #251417 by Gary
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Hi TC
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The relevant age is 65 or State Retirement Age, whichever is the higher.
You cannot be awarded the Mobility as a new or an increased award after you reach the relevant age with the exception of the initial transfer from DLA to PIP where the age restriction is suspended.
If you have a Mobility award before the relevant age then you can continue to receive it after as long as you continue to meet the criteria.
MRs and Appeals remake the Decision being challenged and apply from the same date so if the MR or appeal takes you past the relevant date you can still receive the Mobility Component if awarded as long as the original date was before.
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
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The relevant age is 65 or State Retirement Age, whichever is the higher.
You cannot be awarded the Mobility as a new or an increased award after you reach the relevant age with the exception of the initial transfer from DLA to PIP where the age restriction is suspended.
If you have a Mobility award before the relevant age then you can continue to receive it after as long as you continue to meet the criteria.
MRs and Appeals remake the Decision being challenged and apply from the same date so if the MR or appeal takes you past the relevant date you can still receive the Mobility Component if awarded as long as the original date was before.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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