PIP Review, I dont know what to do

Hi Calesha

Only you can decide whether you are in the right position to take on an MR, but as LL26 says, there is only a small risk to you losing your mobility. Like LL26, I have only heard it happening to two people and their cases were very unusual.

We're not assessors, so we can't say categorically what you should be entitled to, but if it was my claim, I would certainly want to know why my points had been decreased when my conditions had deteriorated, and why I was not being awarded any points for care for issues like double incontinent.

BIS

Hi calesha

You can down load the MR form (CRMR1) from the internet: www.gov.uk/government/publications/chall...ork-and-pensions-dwp

Gary

Hi calesha

I usually just send the completed form off by recorded delivery, but for peace of mind once you have sent your form off contact DWP and let them know your have sent them the MR form (CRMR1 form).

Go through the PA4 report first before completing the MR form. I usually use a highlighter to highlight any inaccuracies, once you have gone through the report you then set out why you are applying for a MR and go through each descriptor one at a time why you disagree with the assessor and try and match it with any supporting documents you may have sent in.

Understand that the assessor is offering an opinion when they say that you can do the PIP activities, tackling these head-on is unlikely to be successful, you need to show that the basis of that opinion is founded on incorrect information, so try and refer to your evidence to undermine what they have said.

Also, try and stick to issues that lead to your scoring points, I often hear members referring to the assessors spelling, as an example, whilst it may show a lack of professionalism, raising it as an issue isn't going to help you get an award.

Your primary task is to show that you meet the criteria, there are many reasons you may have failed, you need to address each of these but don't get bogged down in criticising the assessment report unless you can clearly show that it is incorrect, it is a lot easier to argue the facts of the situation;

Lastly, make sure that you understand the criteria that you are being assessed against you can put the best case forward that is possible but you won't score points if you do not meet the PIP Descriptors.

Have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide, half way down the page for details of the process.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

If you have any further questions, please come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.

Gary