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sweetpea
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3 years 8 months ago #262127 by sweetpea

M R Can they take points away? was created by sweetpea

I'm asking for a MR on the grounds that medical evidence concerning my severe migraines was ignored & also some of what I wrote on my pip form. I take numerous medications & have used a dosette box for many years. Without this I would forget to take meds. Can the panel take points away at a MR? I'm 2 points away from higher rate care. Many thanks

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3 years 8 months ago - 3 years 8 months ago #262134 by Catherine

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Hello sweetpea,

Yes they can take points away as well as give them. I have never personally come across them doing so and I seem to remember that one of the mods here said that they had only come across it twice and they were exceptional cases.

There was one person who I worked with who, in my opinion should definitely been given standard rate mobility and possibly standard rate daily living. He was awarded SR daily living (with just 8 points) and no mobility. He decided not to go for MR since the daily living award is higher than the mobility and he was not willing to take the risk. I am not convinced that was the right call, but it was his decision.

It is however the only time I have really cautioned someone about applying for MR. Remember too, if you can always challenge a MR decision at appeal.

Whenever I submit an MR request I include the things I agree with, as well as those I don’t.

Catherine

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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3 years 8 months ago #262141 by traceytracey

Replied by traceytracey on topic M R Can they take points away?

Hi,

On my first claim for PIP I recieved standard rate care no mobility. I put in an MR as I believed they had given me the wrong points on a descriptor.

On my MR they gave me no points which I was very shocked about, however I went to tribunal and was awarded higher rate care and standard mobility.

So yes they can take points away but it is possible to change this at tribunal.

Good luck with your claim

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