PIP review forms

I rang explaining I was a pensioner and the team said I had been sent the correct forms. I didn't push it. I filled out the forms using additional sheets for most of the answers and string medical evidence. There was an implied option to say no change but I didn't feel that was wise as I don't think assessors look at previous paperwork. I sent the completed forms but didn't get an acknowledgement text. After a month I rang again and they had received my forms and implied I wouldn't need an assessment. Two weeks later I received a letter to say my award was staying the same and would last 8 years. I know the award should have been increased really and the letter acknowledged this and said instead of increasing the amount they were lengthening the award. I would not wish to challenge this. The letter gave no more information as to points and said further information would follow. It strikes me that the decision makers have quite a lot of options in how they treat a claim, how they assess it and the final result. If they wish to save money they can achieve this in numerous ways - one of which is lengthening the award instead of increasing it. I am pleased with the outcome but I do know my answers to the descriptors should have given me the next rate up. The system can easily be manipulated by the assessor's and the decision makers and the fact you can lose money by challenging stops challenges. I think the chance of losing money should be stopped as it is such a strong deterrent and really does make the system unfair. I am not even sure if they are going to explain points in the next letter they send.

Hi jgregg

Have you tried phoning PIP and asking if there is a PA3 statement that is available to be posted out?
Hopefully there will be more information in the letter you are expecting.
Let us know how you get on.

David