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6 years 2 weeks ago #208399 by Hilary Reynolds
Appealing PIP Review, should I attend Trbunal was created by Hilary Reynolds
DWP replied to my request for Mandatory review saying it will not change. I am going to Appeal, but would like some advice on 1, Whether I should attend the Tribunal in person, 2. Just do a paper appeal with the documentation that I have already submitted, 3. Employ the services of a legal professional to act as my representative if I do attend in person.
The assessor, got several points completely incorrect, and did not appear to use any of the information from my successful claim, of 14 months before. As the decision now, has been taken after the Award Review, and the questions in that review were have things got HARDER, EASIER, NO CHANGE, then surely the original information on the claim form of only 14 months ago, should form the basis of their decision. A family member has typed this for me, as I am very confused and depressed at the moment.

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6 years 2 weeks ago #208410 by Gordon
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If you are able and there are no reasons why you shouldn't, then I would recommend your attending as statistically an Oral hearing that you attend is more likely to be more successful than a Paper one that you do not. The simple reason for this is the panel being able to ask you questions about your problems with the PIP activities.

However, if there are reasons why you would struggle to attend, for example you have Agoraphobia or Social Anxiety then you should only do so if you can explain how you have managed, for example you may be able to go out with a family member.

As to Representation, your best option is an experienced Welfare Rights advisor, try doing an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town or county, you can also try any charities that specialise in your conditions.

A solicitor may be an option, however, benefit law is a specialist area that most don't have any knowledge of, so you if you go this way make sure that you get good references before you employ them.

Most claimants go in-represented, so having someone to act for you is not a necessity.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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