Appeal for longer PIP award than 5 years?

Wolfita

Congratulations on the award, well done.

I'm afraid I can’t offer much advice about getting a longer award, we haven't seen many people do this, here on other forums, so I can't give you a realistic view of the likelihood of success, other than the DM is unlikely to extend the period so you will need to be prepared to go onto appeal.

You will need to provide medical evidence, general and specific to you, showing that your conditions are not likely to change for a period longer than the current three years, can you do this?

Gordon

Wolfita

DM - Decision Maker

I'll be honest and say that I think you are going to really struggle to make a case for a longer award if your condition is ME, it's just not a condition that is considered as incurable, whatever the reality is for sufferers.

Given the points you have scored I would not worry about any assumptions that might and I stress the might be assumed by your not challenging the Decision.

Gordon

Wolfita

I'm not advising you to do anything, you have to make this decision yourself.

What I am saying is that I think the likelihood of you extending the award is low and I see no value in challenging the points you have or have not received.

Gordon