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2 years 3 weeks ago #278595 by ccactus
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I would like to share my experience with claiming PIP, but also ask for advice that's perhaps a little unusual.
Firstly, I first applied for PIP at the start of February, with them receiving my forms on the 8/2/2023, on the 8/03/2023 I had my video assessment. On Saturday I received a text saying I was being awarded PIP but not what for. On Monday I received another text saying phone DWP which I did (very scared) where they told me as I was awarded PIP I was now entitled to severe disabilities premium ( I'd never heard of it) but was awarded due to being on ESA Income.
So far so good an amazing outcome and so quickly.
I received my documents today stating I have been awarded standard rate for daily living needs, everything I stated has been accepted.
For mobility I have been awarded standard rate, which in its self is fantastic, but my dilemma is I stated I could walk 50 to 200 meters which I think is a true picture. I do trip up quite alot due to having basically a dead big toe and various other problems with my feet.
The assessor has put although evidence suggests that I could manage 200 meters, you would not manage this safely or reliable (which was not in mentioned in my medical) they have decided that I can stand and move more than 20 meters but no more than 50 meters.
The question is I really am uncomfortable with this as I know I can walk upto 200 meters although I may trip and sometimes stop due to breathlessness,.and wondering if I should contact them to state this as I would rather not have the award at all as I feel as if I am doing/receiving this extra money on false pretences.
But on whole a fantastic straight forward process and a brilliant outcome.
Your thoughts and advice on this would be grateful received.
Many thanks
Firstly, I first applied for PIP at the start of February, with them receiving my forms on the 8/2/2023, on the 8/03/2023 I had my video assessment. On Saturday I received a text saying I was being awarded PIP but not what for. On Monday I received another text saying phone DWP which I did (very scared) where they told me as I was awarded PIP I was now entitled to severe disabilities premium ( I'd never heard of it) but was awarded due to being on ESA Income.
So far so good an amazing outcome and so quickly.
I received my documents today stating I have been awarded standard rate for daily living needs, everything I stated has been accepted.
For mobility I have been awarded standard rate, which in its self is fantastic, but my dilemma is I stated I could walk 50 to 200 meters which I think is a true picture. I do trip up quite alot due to having basically a dead big toe and various other problems with my feet.
The assessor has put although evidence suggests that I could manage 200 meters, you would not manage this safely or reliable (which was not in mentioned in my medical) they have decided that I can stand and move more than 20 meters but no more than 50 meters.
The question is I really am uncomfortable with this as I know I can walk upto 200 meters although I may trip and sometimes stop due to breathlessness,.and wondering if I should contact them to state this as I would rather not have the award at all as I feel as if I am doing/receiving this extra money on false pretences.
But on whole a fantastic straight forward process and a brilliant outcome.
Your thoughts and advice on this would be grateful received.
Many thanks
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2 years 3 weeks ago #278599 by BIS
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Hi ccactus
Obviously it is up to you what you do, but the assessor gave her opinion, which was agreed by the decision-maker. You yourself say that if you try to walk 200m you suffer from breathlessness and you sometimes trip. Based on that information and any other, the assessor decided that indeed you can only do a shorter distance, safely and reliably. It is those two last words that are key.
I am not an assessor, but I can see from what you said why they may have made a different judgement from the one you were expecting and I don't think you should be concerned about it. But it's up to you and if you want to go back and say you don't think you should have been awarded it you can.
BIS
Obviously it is up to you what you do, but the assessor gave her opinion, which was agreed by the decision-maker. You yourself say that if you try to walk 200m you suffer from breathlessness and you sometimes trip. Based on that information and any other, the assessor decided that indeed you can only do a shorter distance, safely and reliably. It is those two last words that are key.
I am not an assessor, but I can see from what you said why they may have made a different judgement from the one you were expecting and I don't think you should be concerned about it. But it's up to you and if you want to go back and say you don't think you should have been awarded it you can.
BIS
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