Evidence at MR stage

Hi Danielle

That is not correct, new evidence can be considered after the assessors decision if it is to do with your current conditions such as you are waiting for a consultant report or support letter, what they don't take into account is if you have a new condition that you become aware of after your assessment.

Have you requested a copy of your assessors report (PA4)? I understand that you have already applied for a MR, if you get knocked back then the next stage is to appeal and the PA4 will come in handy if you have not already asked for it.

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.

When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.

Gary