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7 months 2 weeks ago #289979 by RIA
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I have been on this disability for a couple of years now, since losing my mum. I suffer from depression, anxiety, OCD, have been seeing a Psychotherapist to help me with my loss, and the fact I no longer have the mental capability to see friends. I am only just existing on a daily basis, and not surviving as a usual individual would do.
My previous upbeat, demeanour who would be the centre of attention has depleted into a bag of 'useless'.
I also have a deviated spine issue which has been present for many years, and causes me daily pain. I applied for PIP, but when I looked at my Patient Access form, it clearly showed that PIP only asked my Dr for issues relating to my mental health and nothing to do with my on-going pain and skeletal issues.
PIP paid my Dr £38.00 for the details, despite me posting my x-ray results, my hospital diagnosis reports relating to my severe shoulder arthritis due to a bad fall, etc, etc.
I have a deviated spine which was evidenced nearly 20 years ago. I have had treatment for my spine for many years now and my Chiropractor told me that, if I had not appointed to see a Chiropractor, I would be in a wheel-chair now.
PIP told me that as I already receive Disability for my mental health issues, I am not eligible for the other, more serious issues that cause me pain on a daily basis.
Any help or advice would be most appreciated.
My previous upbeat, demeanour who would be the centre of attention has depleted into a bag of 'useless'.
I also have a deviated spine issue which has been present for many years, and causes me daily pain. I applied for PIP, but when I looked at my Patient Access form, it clearly showed that PIP only asked my Dr for issues relating to my mental health and nothing to do with my on-going pain and skeletal issues.
PIP paid my Dr £38.00 for the details, despite me posting my x-ray results, my hospital diagnosis reports relating to my severe shoulder arthritis due to a bad fall, etc, etc.
I have a deviated spine which was evidenced nearly 20 years ago. I have had treatment for my spine for many years now and my Chiropractor told me that, if I had not appointed to see a Chiropractor, I would be in a wheel-chair now.
PIP told me that as I already receive Disability for my mental health issues, I am not eligible for the other, more serious issues that cause me pain on a daily basis.
Any help or advice would be most appreciated.
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7 months 2 weeks ago #289985 by Gary
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Hi RIA
Ignore what you have been told, as it is not correct.
PIP isn't based on specific conditions, it is based on how the symptoms you have affect your daily living and your mobility as per the specific PIP criteria.
You need to show that you are affected for the majority of the time. So are you in pain for four out of seven days and what does that pain affect you from doing? Does it affect your mobility or your ability to cook, dress yourself etc. The same applies for your depression, you need to look at each question and state what impact it has.
We have a very comprehensive PIP guide. If you look through that, it will give you some idea of how you might answer questions.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Gary
Ignore what you have been told, as it is not correct.
PIP isn't based on specific conditions, it is based on how the symptoms you have affect your daily living and your mobility as per the specific PIP criteria.
You need to show that you are affected for the majority of the time. So are you in pain for four out of seven days and what does that pain affect you from doing? Does it affect your mobility or your ability to cook, dress yourself etc. The same applies for your depression, you need to look at each question and state what impact it has.
We have a very comprehensive PIP guide. If you look through that, it will give you some idea of how you might answer questions.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Gary
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7 months 2 weeks ago #289990 by RIA
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Thank you so much, Gary.
During my interview with PIP, I did relay that I use a shoulder strap, have a deviated spine that has caused me daily pain for many years now. Along with my car accident and bad fall.
PIP were not interested.
I did address on my PIP form that I was already in receipt of LWRCA; they dismissed everything else.
I was in a poor mental state to even fight their decision.
During my interview with PIP, I did relay that I use a shoulder strap, have a deviated spine that has caused me daily pain for many years now. Along with my car accident and bad fall.
PIP were not interested.
I did address on my PIP form that I was already in receipt of LWRCA; they dismissed everything else.
I was in a poor mental state to even fight their decision.
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