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how long you have to wait for answer asking for mandatory reconsideration for PIP

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walter62274
walter62274

I asked for a mandatory reconsideration for PIP ..how long does this take 

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  • denise15811
    denise15811 walter62274

    Posted

    There's no timescales for any decisions , doesn't matter what they're for. It all depends on the backlog in your area. I will say though that only 20% of MR's are successful so be prepared to take in to Tribunal. Good luck.

    • walter62274
      walter62274 denise15811

      Posted

      thank you      Ive been waiting about six weeks and was wondering is this the norm 
  • walter62274
    walter62274

    Posted

    thank you ....I was awarded the standard rate of PIP and asked for a reconsideration on the 30th of september this year but there been no contact 

     

    • denise15811
      denise15811 walter62274

      Posted

      Did you put for MR request in writing? Hopefully you did, rather than ask for it over the phone.
    • walter62274
      walter62274 denise15811

      Posted

      yes done in writing and postage cost over £6 so that some one had to sign for it at their end 

       

    • denise15811
      denise15811 walter62274

      Posted

      I've heard that MR's can take upwards of 8 weeks but you can ring and ask what's happening with it. If a decision's been made they'll tell you. If it has been made and you never recieved a letter then it can cause problems with the Tribunal because you only have 1 month from the date of the decision to send in your request for Tribunal. Good luck.

    • walter62274
      walter62274 denise15811

      Posted

      cheers, will keep you unto date and post progress on here in case it can help some one else 
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