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Has anyone appealed PIP decision?

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jeanne81532
jeanne81532

Hi all, I was awarded standard rate of both elements of PIP in November 2013. My condition has deteriorated since then and when DWP wrote to tell me they were reviewing my award in Feb, a year before the end date of the award, I thought it would mean the rates would be increased. I had to fill in a claim form again, (the original one, like a book,) and included lots more detail about how my condition had deteriorated. I have had to stop work as I can no longer manage. To my dismay, with no medical assessment, I had a letter from DWP today, saying my rates are unchanged; both still standard. I feel quite deflated, not to mention concerned about my income. Any ideas about challenging the decision? X

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  • Carinaeta
    Carinaeta jeanne81532

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    Hi Jeanne, I would defappealand def check CAB website for advice on how to appeal or visit your local branch, the website usually gives good advice though.  
  • Carinaeta
    Carinaeta jeanne81532

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    sent you the link but its being moderated, go to : benefits- where to start then "challenging a benefits decision"

    Challenging a DWP benefit decision

    When was the decision made

    It is important to check the date when the decision about your benefit was made. This is important because if you want to challenge the decision, you must do so within certain time limits.

    Your decision letter will tell you the date of the decision and also whether you have the right of appeal.

    Asking for the decision to be looked at again

    If you want to change a DWP benefit decision, you have to ask the DWP to look at the decision again before you can appeal. This is called mandatory reconsideration.

    You must normally ask for a DWP decision to be looked at again within one month of the date of the decision. This deadline may be extended if there are special circumstances why you couldn't apply within the time limit.

    The DWP decision letter will say whether mandatory reconsideration applies and tell you how to ask for it. You will usually be able to ask for a reconsideration over the phone or in writing, but it best to apply in writing or to confirm your phone call in writing.

    You can't appeal until you get a decision from the DWP on your request for a reconsideration. This is called a mandatory reconsideration notice.

    Appealing against a DWP benefit decision

    If you disagree with the outcome of the reconsideration, you can then appeal directly to an independent tribunal. You must send a written appeal directly to HM Courts and Tribunal Service, not to the DWP. This is known as direct lodgement.

    If you decide to appeal, your appeal must arrive at the Tribunal Service within one month of the date on your mandatory reconsideration notice. This time limit can only be extended in special circumstances.

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