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Ben Cooper
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2 days 11 hours ago #309848 by Ben Cooper

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Hi,
I have recently put in an application for PIP. I have multiple sclerosis, which has been manageable until recently, which is why I have applied for PIP. My last hospital appointment with my neurologist was more than 6 months ago. The neurologist assessed my motor functions then, but they have got worse recently. Should I ask the hospital for a reassessment, so that the PIP decision will be made more accurately?
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Ben

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17 hours 31 minutes ago #309911 by BIS

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Hi Ben

If you can get a more up-to-date assessment that more accurately reflects your current skills, it could help - but be aware that it's not a guarantee that the PIP decision will be 'more accurate'. PIP assessors are notorious for ignoring evidence from hospital consultants from all disciplines, thinking they know better about what a claimant can or cannot do in terms of the PIP criteria. If you can get the report, do so; otherwise, you will have to rely on telling them how much your health has deteriorated.

As you are not familiar with PIP assessments, make sure you have a look at the Guide to PIP Claims and reviews to see what type of questions you could be asked at an assessment.

BIS

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