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9 months 3 weeks ago #296129 by s987
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Hi, I applied for PIP a couple of years ago based on the fact I have had mental health issues for years (severe depression, anxiety and social anxiety). I completed the assessment and waited for a reply to tell me whether or not my claim was successful, but never heard back.
Because of being on ESA at the time, I was very worried about phoning DWP to remind them about my claim, because I thought it could affect my ESA. Should I now phone to ask about the PIP claim? I was going to phone them to start a new claim, but was concerned it might override the old one and I wouldn't be awarded backpayments, if it was the case that I was awarded PIP. I know it's probably unlikely, but they didn't let me know.
Also, if you are turned down for PIP, can you claim again?
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Because of being on ESA at the time, I was very worried about phoning DWP to remind them about my claim, because I thought it could affect my ESA. Should I now phone to ask about the PIP claim? I was going to phone them to start a new claim, but was concerned it might override the old one and I wouldn't be awarded backpayments, if it was the case that I was awarded PIP. I know it's probably unlikely, but they didn't let me know.
Also, if you are turned down for PIP, can you claim again?
Thanks for reading
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9 months 3 weeks ago #296134 by latetrain
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Hi s987
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
You need to contact DWP to see what has happened to your claim, can you remember when you had the assessment, did you ask for a copy of the assessors report?
DWP may have sent you a refusal letter but you are out of time to request a MR usually you have a max time of 13 months, you may need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk
Yes you can apply again.
If you have a new condition or your condition has deteriorated then you can apply for a new claim, remember you have to have a condition for 3 months before you claim and then ongoing for 9 months or more.
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
You need to contact DWP to see what has happened to your claim, can you remember when you had the assessment, did you ask for a copy of the assessors report?
DWP may have sent you a refusal letter but you are out of time to request a MR usually you have a max time of 13 months, you may need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk
Yes you can apply again.
If you have a new condition or your condition has deteriorated then you can apply for a new claim, remember you have to have a condition for 3 months before you claim and then ongoing for 9 months or more.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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