Online Pip sent but not enough evidence yet

So despite having a high fever for a week, I got my online Pip application sent off, a week before my retirement date! However most of the evidence is historic and I am lacking evidence for the main issue - which is not being able to walk! I only have the physiotherapist who said it was degenerative and am waiting for MRI scans. Could be 6 weeks before the MRI report is back.

How long are Pip claims taking?

Hazel wrote:

So despite having a high fever for a week, I got my online Pip application sent off, a week before my retirement date! However most of the evidence is historic and I am lacking evidence for the main issue - which is not being able to walk! I only have the physiotherapist who said it was degenerative and am waiting for MRI scans. Could be 6 weeks before the MRI report is back. How long are Pip claims taking?

Evening Hazel,

You may not get your scan results back in time, but you can upload a letter now informing the Case Worker that you have had/are having MRI Scans and that you will upload results to the system as soon as you are able.

Thank you both. I'm getting scared now and wondering if I should have claimed - the idea of having an assessment - it's brought up so many bad memories - 34 years-worth of being bullied regarding medicals and made to focus on symptoms over and over. The first time I ever claimed 34 years ago, (for industrial injuries disablement benefit) happily went along to a medical as an innocent person and what happened was abuse - a man who shouted at me and told me to do something I said was too painful to do. He shouted at me DO IT. Nasthy man. There was another Doctor there as well and he said nothing - just let it happen. I did it and was in agony and just stood there crying. I was in terrible pain for months afterwards and started having panic attacks. It led to a phobia of Doctors for a long time until a nice GP said to me - they're not like general doctors. I did complain and said what had happened and got a patronising response. I didn't get the benefit and family told me to give up as it was too distressing. I did get incapacity benefit and have refused medicals ever since - it's just too traumatic. And being manhandled for examinations when in pain. I've had a supportive GP who wrote and asked for paper decisions each time. But I've never applied for PIP before and just the thought that I may have to have an assessment and be treated badly again .........

How do assessments work these days for PIP? I have told them I can't walk and need to use a wheelchair but I suppose I'll still have to go somewhere? But I couldn't accept a physical examination again. I won't even let my specialist touch me for an examination.