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3 years 2 weeks ago #267864 by Imuyatwa
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Got my PIP decision last Friday and have been awarded 6 for daily living and 4 for mobility! Here we go again!
This is what they did back in 2018 when it was overturned by the Tribunal!
Requested for a MR -all very exhausting to what to expect and go through!

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3 years 2 weeks ago #267885 by Gary
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Hi Imuyatwa

Have you contacted the DWP for a copy of the assessors report called a PA4?

Did you send in a copy of the Tribunal decision when you completed your form?

If your condition has not changed from when you went to the Tribunal then you need to state that when requesting a MR.

When you have the assessment report you will have a better understanding of how the DWP Decision Maker has come to their conclusions and you will now be able to argue against them.

I usually use a highlighter to highlight any inaccuracies, once you have gone through the report you then set out why you are applying for a MR and go through each descriptor one at a time why you disagree with the assessor and try and match it with any supporting documents you may have sent in.

Understand that the assessor is offering an opinion when they say 'in my opinion' you can do the PIP activities, tackling these head-on is unlikely to be successful, you need to show that the basis of that opinion is founded on incorrect information, so try and refer to your evidence to undermine what they have said., remember they are just an opinion which is not based on fact.

Also, try and stick to issues that lead to your scoring points, I often hear members referring to the assessors spelling, as an example, whilst it may show a lack of professionalism, raising it as an issue isn't going to help you get an award.

Your primary task is to show that you meet the criteria, there are many reasons you may have failed, you need to address each of these but don't get bogged down in criticising the assessment report unless you can clearly show that it is incorrect, it is a lot easier to argue the facts of the situation;

Lastly, make sure that you understand the criteria that you are being assessed against you can put the best case forward that is possible but you won't score points if you do not meet the PIP Descriptors.

Gary

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3 years 1 week ago #268103 by Imuyatwa
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Thanks Gary. I think I didn't add the Tribunal judgement. I will take what you've said to apply it to the MR. Daunting task but at least I have the guides.
Thanks again

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3 years 1 week ago #268104 by Gary
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Hi Imuyatwa

Let us know how you get on, and don't forget to add the Tribunal Judgement. B)

Gary

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