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5 years 5 months ago #219915 by ISTANBUL VET
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I got my PIP result in Jan 18,submitted my MR which led to an appeal set for May which was deferred on the day of the appeal hearing because I had ticked an incorrect box.I was not at the appeal,but my rep was my brother who now retired has sat on these tribunals.The new date was last week and went from 11 pts in DL to 17 and from Nil pts in Mobility to 10.Thank-you for the useful info.
I wonder how many MR's are successful.
I also wonder how in Planning and Following Journeys you can convince someone that you cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person?
Thanks again.

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5 years 5 months ago #219928 by Gordon
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Congratulations on the Tribunal award. It usually takes the DWP 5-8 weeks to process an appeal, I would contact them to confirm that they have received the Decision Notice.

The DWP claim MR revision rates of about 30%, we don't see anything near this on the forum, my best guess is 10%.

Planning and Following a journey are separate tasks, so I will assume you mean the latter.

First, you need to be able to go out, if you cannot do this then the most you can score is the 10 points for (e), Unable to Undertake a Journey.

Next, your reasons for being unable to Follow a Route must be the result of a sensory, cognitive or mental health issue, you are not going to score for a physical problem unless you can link it back to one of these three basic issues. in the case of a mental health problem then you must also be able to show that it results in "overwhelming psychological distress".

Lastly, you must explain why the limitation prevents you from following or navigating a route, what specific issues would you have and why do they affect you to such an extent.

Gordon

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5 years 5 months ago #219993 by ISTANBUL VET
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I live in this dysfunctional country Northern Ireland which I know a lot of people will find difficult to understand,so we work with the DfC.In fairness the result of the appeal was sent out within 2 days to both myself and my rep,so I see no reason why they shouldn't notify DfC promptly too.
My brother who worked in the Civil Service all his life is disgusted with the performance of the DfC.He has written under the freedom of information for figures in relation to successful MR's,numbers etc.Now in NI apparently record keeping is pretty poor so we will wait and see.
The majority will not be aware but one of the last acts of the Executive before it went into hibernation was to introduce a safety net for those who lost out in the migration from DLA to PIP where claimants would have their PIP payment supplemented for a year.
Now,I was more than satisfied with the ultimate result though all reports in the Planning and Following Journeys descriptor pointed towards (f)cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person.

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5 years 5 months ago #220002 by Gordon
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It is still going to take 5-8 weeks for the Tribunal Decision to be implemented even if you are in Northern Ireland and I still recommend you contact the Department for Communities to confirm they have the Decision.

Gordon

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