Got awarded standard rate of pip. Report came through and I noticed quite a few points that had met the descriptors but had been ignored. Have been considering MR as a result but quite a lot of people have been warning me about ‘rocking the boat’. Would just be interested to hear any opinions.
Definitely ask for a mandatory reconsideration.
I was lucky and was awarded pip after my first attempt.
My sister who also has MS was knocked back and went for MR and had a further telephone assessment and was declined again.
She felt the assessor was in a rush and didn’t listen to her properly.
I advised her not to give up on pip and she went down the tribunal route.
Additional evidence was obtained with supporting letters from her Neurologist and GP.
Thankfully before she had to go to the tribunal she had another telephone consultation with a lady who understood MS and awarded her pip which was backdated to her original claim.
The more medical evidence you can submit the better chance you have of being awarded pip.
It feels like the DWP try to make the process as difficult as possible.
Please carry on fighting and don’t give up.
I hope you’re successful and do take care.
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My husband had his PIP reviewed, having previously received DLA. It came back lower rate for both car and mobility.
Had a medical review at home. The report says although the medical evidence says he can only walk limited amounts, it’s not unreasonable that he could walk more.
Went to appeal, they said the same. After all they are working their own work so are unlikely to disagree.
Went to tribunal - he is now on higher rate for both care and mobility.
As someone said to me, it’s just a process, keep going.
Citizens Advice said be careful about rocking the boat, you could come out with nothing. They are the ones who helped with the appeal.
Hope this helps, Alison
As it has been mentioned before, be careful not to rock the boat. However it is up to you to keep at them. I was advised to review my pip claim since my diagnosis of MS. Currently I am in receipt of enhanced rate mobility and standard daily living. This is due to being diagnosed with CRPS January 2020.
Basically I was told no change to my overall condition but they did only contact my GP so I asked for reconsideration. 5/6 months later I was told I have a background in higher education “obtaining qualifications” ?! That was one reason I was not successful. Quite frankly the impression of someone who doesn’t give two dams if you ask me.
Best of luck if you go ahead with it x