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4 years 2 months ago #255540 by BlueMeany
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Partner is getting PIP (standard rate Living 10points, enhanced rate Mobility 12points).
Been on it a while, and recently got the letter stating they extending the award for another year or two.
She has recently been diagnosed with a number of additional health issues, which for me would take the living component over 12 points. She is concerned though that if she notifies DWP of these changes, they will look at the whole claim again and reduce things.
Has anyone been through the process of adding additional health issues and what is the process... will they question all her previous conditions again, or will they just take the details of the new conditions?
Any idea of success rate?
Been on it a while, and recently got the letter stating they extending the award for another year or two.
She has recently been diagnosed with a number of additional health issues, which for me would take the living component over 12 points. She is concerned though that if she notifies DWP of these changes, they will look at the whole claim again and reduce things.
Has anyone been through the process of adding additional health issues and what is the process... will they question all her previous conditions again, or will they just take the details of the new conditions?
Any idea of success rate?
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4 years 2 months ago #255545 by BIS
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Hi BlueMeany
When you put in for a change of circumstances (eg your partner's condition has grown worse), it will automatically trigger a review and an assessment will take place - phone or paper-based. They will look at the whole claim and yes there is always a risk that it could be reduced. Any additional conditions need to have been in place for three months before the change of circumstances and should still be ongoing nine months afterwards.
I can't say what the success rates of change of circumstances are for an increased award
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When you put in for a change of circumstances (eg your partner's condition has grown worse), it will automatically trigger a review and an assessment will take place - phone or paper-based. They will look at the whole claim and yes there is always a risk that it could be reduced. Any additional conditions need to have been in place for three months before the change of circumstances and should still be ongoing nine months afterwards.
I can't say what the success rates of change of circumstances are for an increased award
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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4 years 2 months ago #255548 by Tragobon
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Hi BlueMeany
I went through this last January, I was in the middle of my claim and still had two years to go when I had to retire from work early due to my conditions worsening. I had to complete a new form completely and went through the whole assessment process again with old and fresh evidence. When I got the results back in August 2020, I was assessed as being the same as I was before. I asked for the assessors report and discovered that only two letters had been considered out of 15, the form was contradictory. I applied for a Mandatory Reconsideration citing all these things and pointing out where I felt the descriptors were incorrect. In November 2020 I finally heard that my PIP has increased. However, it was hard work getting there and it nearly took a year. My PIP was stopped in the middle, I had to ring up to get it restarted and it appears when you prompt DWP I.e. your condition has worsened, they treated it as if it was their review and not prompted by you. As BIS has advised, it is a risk that your wife could lose some of her award. It would be a decision that only you can make whether you think the evidence you have is good. I felt the evidence I had was overwhelming and therefore was willing to take this risk. I hope explaining my experience helps.
I went through this last January, I was in the middle of my claim and still had two years to go when I had to retire from work early due to my conditions worsening. I had to complete a new form completely and went through the whole assessment process again with old and fresh evidence. When I got the results back in August 2020, I was assessed as being the same as I was before. I asked for the assessors report and discovered that only two letters had been considered out of 15, the form was contradictory. I applied for a Mandatory Reconsideration citing all these things and pointing out where I felt the descriptors were incorrect. In November 2020 I finally heard that my PIP has increased. However, it was hard work getting there and it nearly took a year. My PIP was stopped in the middle, I had to ring up to get it restarted and it appears when you prompt DWP I.e. your condition has worsened, they treated it as if it was their review and not prompted by you. As BIS has advised, it is a risk that your wife could lose some of her award. It would be a decision that only you can make whether you think the evidence you have is good. I felt the evidence I had was overwhelming and therefore was willing to take this risk. I hope explaining my experience helps.
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