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2 months 1 week ago #295706 by Auntyp
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I have ME/CFS and have various aches and pains, one area is my hip. I was denied PIP and wasn't able to get my MR sent in within the month. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my hip after the time limit to submit my MR. I'm working my way through the MR but want to add this new diagnosis, would I add it to Q18 and would I add all the information for the relevant PIP activities in this section like I would if I was applying for the first time? TIA
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2 months 1 week ago #295728 by Gary
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Hi Auntyp
Remember to qualify you must have met the conditions for 3 months and be likely to meet them for the next nine months. If you are terminally ill there is no qualifying period.
When applying for PIP, it is not so much the condition per se that the DWP is interested in, but how that condition/s impacts a claimant's daily life and mobility as set out in the PIP criteria. We are not assessors or medical professionals, so cannot give a view on what you will get and at what level. Two people can have identical conditions but be given different awards.
Our guide to PIP claims and reviews goes through each question highlighting important issues that you need to consider in your answers and giving some sample answers; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
If you have a new diagnosis, it may be ignored as your MR is as you were then not as you are now.
If you have any further questions, then please return to the forum.
Gary
Remember to qualify you must have met the conditions for 3 months and be likely to meet them for the next nine months. If you are terminally ill there is no qualifying period.
When applying for PIP, it is not so much the condition per se that the DWP is interested in, but how that condition/s impacts a claimant's daily life and mobility as set out in the PIP criteria. We are not assessors or medical professionals, so cannot give a view on what you will get and at what level. Two people can have identical conditions but be given different awards.
Our guide to PIP claims and reviews goes through each question highlighting important issues that you need to consider in your answers and giving some sample answers; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
If you have a new diagnosis, it may be ignored as your MR is as you were then not as you are now.
If you have any further questions, then please return to the forum.
Gary
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2 months 1 week ago #295800 by Auntyp
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Thank you for your response!
Is there any way to notify DWP of the new condition? I did put that I had pain in my hip on my pip2 form, I just didn’t know it was arthritis, I’ve had the condition for several years and unfortunately will have it longer than 9 months. It’s affecting the ME/CFS symptoms and making my daily living activities and my mobility more difficult.
Thanks for the link to the guide, I’ve tried to read it several times but struggle with it but I’ll try it again!
Is there any way to notify DWP of the new condition? I did put that I had pain in my hip on my pip2 form, I just didn’t know it was arthritis, I’ve had the condition for several years and unfortunately will have it longer than 9 months. It’s affecting the ME/CFS symptoms and making my daily living activities and my mobility more difficult.
Thanks for the link to the guide, I’ve tried to read it several times but struggle with it but I’ll try it again!
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2 months 1 week ago #295820 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic PIP Mandatory Reconsideration - New Condition
Hi Auntyp
You can notify DWP of a new condition, it's called a change of circumstances and DWP will send you a new set of forms to complete.
If you mentioned that you had pain in your hips then it is not a new condition but an old condition which has now been diagnosed.
Good luckwith your claim
Gary
You can notify DWP of a new condition, it's called a change of circumstances and DWP will send you a new set of forms to complete.
If you mentioned that you had pain in your hips then it is not a new condition but an old condition which has now been diagnosed.
Good luckwith your claim
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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