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4 years 4 months ago #254469 by parmaviolets
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Hi, I'd appreciate some help please re a "dilemma" I have.
My apologies if this has already been asked / answered elsewhere.
When I completed my previous PIP Award Review Form, I stated the PIP descriptor (and corresponding points) that I felt my conditions related to the majority of the time, as well as detailing information about my difficulties / how things affect me, etc.
Unfortunately the DM "awarded" me at virtually the lowest point possible on the majority of descriptors.
I'm now completing an up-to-date Review Form, my questions are:
1. is it best to quote the descriptor that best matches oneself the majority of the time and state the corresponding number of points followed by detailed explanation of the difficulties, etc
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2. is it best to detail my difficulties, then say "I feel that my difficulties best match descriptor [and quote the words of the descriptor]' but do not state the corresponding points
I feel confused about what to do, as I certainly do not want to cause offence to anyone or "tell anyone how to do their job" (so to speak).
However, I have multiple conditions (including rare ones), and I feel the previous DM did not understand or take into account the severity of my conditions, how they affect my activities, nor indeed my prognosis either.
Thank you in advance.
My apologies if this has already been asked / answered elsewhere.
When I completed my previous PIP Award Review Form, I stated the PIP descriptor (and corresponding points) that I felt my conditions related to the majority of the time, as well as detailing information about my difficulties / how things affect me, etc.
Unfortunately the DM "awarded" me at virtually the lowest point possible on the majority of descriptors.
I'm now completing an up-to-date Review Form, my questions are:
1. is it best to quote the descriptor that best matches oneself the majority of the time and state the corresponding number of points followed by detailed explanation of the difficulties, etc
- or -
2. is it best to detail my difficulties, then say "I feel that my difficulties best match descriptor [and quote the words of the descriptor]' but do not state the corresponding points
I feel confused about what to do, as I certainly do not want to cause offence to anyone or "tell anyone how to do their job" (so to speak).
However, I have multiple conditions (including rare ones), and I feel the previous DM did not understand or take into account the severity of my conditions, how they affect my activities, nor indeed my prognosis either.
Thank you in advance.
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4 years 4 months ago #254475 by Gary
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Hi parmaviolets
If you follow the link below it will tell you what you need to know about completing the PIP review.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claim...ip-award-review-form
Our PIP Claim guide covers completing the AR1 Review form (1043 Review), remember, whatever the form says you are being assessed against the same criteria as before. I personally would never tell the assessor what you think you should be awarded, not at this stage, you need to check the PIP criteria against your condition(s), remember PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the AR1, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINo at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X. If there has been no change in your circumstances tick the relevant box and then write below please see page ‘x’ of ‘y’, you do need to explain your condition even if it has not changed. If your condition has changed, then explain what has changed and how it affects you.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
Gary
If you follow the link below it will tell you what you need to know about completing the PIP review.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claim...ip-award-review-form
Our PIP Claim guide covers completing the AR1 Review form (1043 Review), remember, whatever the form says you are being assessed against the same criteria as before. I personally would never tell the assessor what you think you should be awarded, not at this stage, you need to check the PIP criteria against your condition(s), remember PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the AR1, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINo at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X. If there has been no change in your circumstances tick the relevant box and then write below please see page ‘x’ of ‘y’, you do need to explain your condition even if it has not changed. If your condition has changed, then explain what has changed and how it affects you.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
Gary
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