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1 year 8 months ago #279361 by Sally
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I have been denied PIP because I was a dog Carer! I gave up this line of work due to por mental and physical health (Osteoarthritis) but the assessors have ignored the fact that I had stopped working, and yet throughout my whole application continually repeated that I was still working therefore fit and able enough not to be awarded PIP!! I persued this with a MRN and even sent evidence with emails confirming that I was no longer registered or licensed by the local council. But still they paid no attention and added that because I can drive a manual car there is nothing wrong with me!!!! I am flabbergasted that this can be permitted to carry on! So many people are being made to feel unworthy and seemingly liars! I have been told by a reliable source that these decision makers are employed by Contractors for the DWP are are no less than young, fresh out of school leavers!! For someone that is in severely poor mental health like myself, the last 8 months during this process has only exacerbated my condition. I am now going through the appeal journey. I think it’s appalling!
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1 year 8 months ago #279376 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Denied PIP because of my previous employment!!
Hi Sally
Unfortunately this happen often, do not take it to heart, thefirst thing you need to do is contact DWP and request a copy of the assessors report called a PA4.
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.
My understanding from your post is that you have applied for a MR and been turned down, so the next stage is to appeal the decision, have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Have a look at LL26 post on PIP and driving: benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...8543-pip-and-driving
When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.
Gary
Unfortunately this happen often, do not take it to heart, thefirst thing you need to do is contact DWP and request a copy of the assessors report called a PA4.
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.
My understanding from your post is that you have applied for a MR and been turned down, so the next stage is to appeal the decision, have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Have a look at LL26 post on PIP and driving: benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...8543-pip-and-driving
When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.
Gary
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