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2 years 11 months ago #268947 by Angel
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Morning. I would ensure (and possibly wait until) you have medical confirmation that you have had this condition for at least 3 months and that it is permanent. Ask your GP/ Consultant for a prognosis letter. I would not phone up for a form or tell the DWP anything until you have the medical evidence to support your (change of circumstances) claim. As stated by others, it can provoke a review of everything, so I personally would ensure you have everything else covered also…
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2 years 11 months ago #269107 by OUTLANDER
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Thank you for replies.
Does anyone have experience of contacting PIP for a review after a deteriation of a medical condition? I am in the process of gathering evidence from GP and consultant to sent to DWP. Also is a review form the same as the form you complete when applying for PIP?
Does anyone have experience of contacting PIP for a review after a deteriation of a medical condition? I am in the process of gathering evidence from GP and consultant to sent to DWP. Also is a review form the same as the form you complete when applying for PIP?
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2 years 11 months ago #269108 by OUTLANDER
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Hi thank you for your reply, does the 3 month waiting phase still apply if it's a deteriation of a current medical condition?
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2 years 11 months ago #269121 by Gary
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Hi OUTLANDER
The review form is shorter than the original PIP form as it asks you if your condition has changed. Remember that just because your condition has deteriorated, does not necessarily mean that you award will change, you have to fit the criteria.
I would treat the review form as if you were applying for PIP the first time round, if you kept a copy of your original form then use it as a template, if your condition has worsen then explain why your condition has worsen, on the other hand if your condition has improved then explain what has improved.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
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The review form is shorter than the original PIP form as it asks you if your condition has changed. Remember that just because your condition has deteriorated, does not necessarily mean that you award will change, you have to fit the criteria.
I would treat the review form as if you were applying for PIP the first time round, if you kept a copy of your original form then use it as a template, if your condition has worsen then explain why your condition has worsen, on the other hand if your condition has improved then explain what has improved.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
Gary
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2 years 11 months ago #269122 by Gary
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Hi OUTLANDER
To qualify for either component of PIP, you must pass the relevant part of the PIP assessment throughout the three months before your claim, you can however , claim (or ask for the award to be superseded) before the three months are up.
Linked claims:- If you re-claim PIP within two years of the end of a previous award for substantially the same physical or mental condition(s) (or a new condition that developed as a result of the one for which the previous award was made), the claims are linked. This means if you have a relapse, you do not have to serve the 3-month qualifying period before it is paid.
So in answer to your question, the 3 month waiting period does not apply.
Gary
To qualify for either component of PIP, you must pass the relevant part of the PIP assessment throughout the three months before your claim, you can however , claim (or ask for the award to be superseded) before the three months are up.
Linked claims:- If you re-claim PIP within two years of the end of a previous award for substantially the same physical or mental condition(s) (or a new condition that developed as a result of the one for which the previous award was made), the claims are linked. This means if you have a relapse, you do not have to serve the 3-month qualifying period before it is paid.
So in answer to your question, the 3 month waiting period does not apply.
Gary
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2 years 11 months ago #269198 by OUTLANDER
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Thank you guys.
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