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PIP medical Assessment

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sukes
sukes

I know it's early days yet, my assessment was only 4 days ago, but I was hoping someone could advise how long I should wait, before I ask for a copy of the report.  

I keep reliving the assessment and getting myself quite uptight about it all. Although the doctor seemed very sympathetic, I do wonder if it was an act.  

It seemd as if she finished my sentences a few times and at one point, I remember her saying " I dont want you to think I'm putting words in your mouth, but I can tell how much pain you have and I expect you want to get back home so that you can relax".   I guess I'm just paranoid  eek 

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  • arlene77671
    arlene77671 sukes

    Posted

    Hi Sukes I am thinking of putting in an application for pip but after reading this o feeling unsure now. I am sure the assessor was just trying to be sympathetic but I know they make you feel like you are making it all up. What made you apply for it? Try not to worry too much and if they say no then definitely appeal. Take care x
    • sukes
      sukes arlene77671

      Posted

      Hi Arlene,

      I'm 68, been on DLA for about 20 years and just missed out on their decision that DLA would end for people who were born after 8th  April 1948  (I was born in May 1948)  I had a letter a couple of months ago 'inviting me to apply for PIP' so I suppose I didn't have a lot of choice really.  It is very stressful though and when stressed, as we all know, it intensifies our pain.  

      If you do decide to apply for PIP, then read up everything you can, especially on this site.  Good luck x 

    • arlene77671
      arlene77671 sukes

      Posted

      Hi Sukes well if they refuse you it will be disgusting! I will definitely look into it carefully, but may have to try as it is getting harder for me to stay in work x
  • anni_04141
    anni_04141 sukes

    Posted

    Hi sukes I had my pip assessment exactly the same was horendus and had panic attacks all week after due to the stress. Again assessor was really nice and sympathetic and did really believe he felt sorry for me even though I am aware they are sneaky. I was already getting pip standard daily living so was feeling quite positive I wouldn't loose it as my condition hasn't changed. Well received the letter and refused. I requested the report and he missed out so much. He's reasoning for a lot of my points that I lost was because I could drive a manual car for 5 minutes to get my son to school and I can cook a meal because I can make toast. Iv wrote a massive letter arguing all his points and why I shouldn't of lost my award also getting a doctors letter wrote up which I am waiting for. I will go all the way to tribunal. It's disgusting how they treat people with disabilities. Hope the letter is an award for you. I waited two weeks for a decision. 

    • trisha87499
      trisha87499 anni_04141

      Posted

      I waited 10 days for answer to my pip, and the assessor had made things up, and totally misinterpreted most things that I said. I lost my disability standard rate, I appealed and won, you get sent the full report with your reply, I couldn't believe she had put down so many lies but was so nice to my face, I put in a complaint about her after the appeal. Good luck

    • anni_04141
      anni_04141 trisha87499

      Posted

      Could not agree with you more trisha. I'm sure they are given commission for it !!!

    • trisha87499
      trisha87499 anni_04141

      Posted

      I am convinced of it!! There were two or three other people waiting also for medical school, two of them had alcohol on their persons, didn't even hide it, I'd like to know if they were also turned down.

    • Mixed44
      Mixed44 trisha87499

      Posted

      It's happened to me, too.  I had an assessment last August and my instincts didn't give me a good feeling, either, as I left the room.  Then I got as far as the tribunal, but the panel still didn't accept my problems.  I tried to explain my depression, anxiety, as well as possible Fybromyalgia and any consultants that had diagnosed anything, yet still nothing was accepted.  The panel has no idea the pain, symptoms and struggles I deal with on a daily basis.

  • cheryl21682
    cheryl21682 sukes

    Posted

    Hi Everyone,

    I am in the US so I'm assuming PIP is like what a disability assessment for what we call social security income would be? 

    Thanks for your help in understanding Sukes feelings. 

    Cheryl

    • sukes
      sukes cheryl21682

      Posted

      Thank you Cheryl,

      I was so nervous before and totally terrified during the assessment and now have feelings of dread about  the result of it all.  I am sure that my feelings are the same for all of us who have to go through this. x

       

    • cheryl21682
      cheryl21682 sukes

      Posted

      I am sure they are Sukes. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Fibro can be so frustrating, especially because most times it's an invisible disability.  We have "handicapped" (hate that word) parking signs we put in our cars here in the US so we can park closer to buildings in designated spots. On days when my Fibro is bad, I get such nasty looks because people can't see the pain. 

      My fingers are crossed for you and I'm saying some prayers. Try to take it easy though so you don't flare. I know that's easy for me to say. Just knnow there are people out here thinking about you.

    • sukes
      sukes cheryl21682

      Posted

      I know what you mean Cheryl, regarding nasty looks from people who have no idea what you are going through.  I was so verbally  and almost physically abused by another motorist that my daughter (who is a grown woman herself)  had to stop him from lashing out at me.  It left me so shaken, that we had to go home.  If you have a leg in plaster, it is something another person can see, but you don't go around with a notice pinned to your head saying I have Fibro.   

  • susan88130
    susan88130 sukes

    Posted

    Hi sukes I had my PIP assessment 6 weeks ago and like you thought I had messed things up and relived the whole appointment.

    First of all I must tell you I have been awarded both mobility and care. I was so releived I started to cry.

    Have you heard of a website called Benefit and Works it has guides for filling out PIP forms, explains the "discriptors" (points system thats how PIP is awarded) how it applys to Fibro and CFS plus other illness. Without thoose guides I wouldn't have been able to get the award.

    But all is not lost if you don't get it ask for a "Manditory Reconcideration" (MR) ask for a copy of the report from the "doctor" you saw - the DWP will give it to you its yor right. When you get it back study it with the Benefit and Work guides and gather the evidense you need for the MR. I gave leters from my Rhemy Dr, any test you have had at hospital etc. Supporting letter from anyone who helps you on your bad days, and photos of my bath aides I use,walker trolley,grab rails (you get the picture) 

    Did this evidence gathering stress me out yes, did it make my Fibro worse yes!!! I told the assessor so.

    Look all I can say is don't give up,even though you will feel like it thats the nature of the illness, but with the guides to PIP on the B&W website, which include appealing you will prevail.

    Good Luckbiggrin

    • trisha87499
      trisha87499 susan88130

      Posted

      I totally agree with you, I did everything you did, and also my doctor was so mad, he gave me my notes for the full year before and I think that's what really helped. I also was awarded both, at standard rate, however I also agree I was a nervous wreck going to the appeal, my doctor had to give me some Valium, but once I had been able to speak on my behalf I felt so much better.

    • sukes
      sukes susan88130

      Posted

      Hi Susan,

      thanks for your reply and well done on your award.  

      The doctor who did my assessment made all the right noises and seemed to understand, even going to fetch me a pillow to sit on as she said that the chair was quite hard, but you know what it's like, you go over it in your mind and and after hearing about the lies that some assessors put in their report  I started to think "I should have told them that, or I shouldn't have said that etc"   

      Thanks for your advice about the Mandatory Reconsideration and about the other site, it's much appreciated.  x

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