Refused PIP again, am i really not entitled or should i take this further?
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Okay, so i'm up to the point of a tribunal for PIP, and i'm so certain i should be entitled but now i'm beginning to doubt myself because they are doubting me.
I suffer from migraines, nearly daily. I have some so severe they turn into hemiplegic migraines which present like a stroke and i can barely walk or talk or do anything for myself.
I have hypermobility and with this i have joint pains from my joints popping out or stretching too far and locking in positions that are awkward that i haven't realised until it's too late such as standing for long periods of time which also makes my hips pop out.
I am being tested for fibromyalgia officially after being told for 2 years i have it but from doctors who aren't confident enough to diagnose it. I get stabbing pains and shooting pains which my physiotherapists say aren't normal with hypermobility.
Some days the brain fog is horrendous and i can't remember anything.
Sometimes i can barely walk from my knees locking up and my hips popping out.
DWP have scored me 6 for daily living because i can read and communicate and budget. I scored nothing for mobility even though i wrote with a follow up letter saying how hemiplegic migraines affect me and it's clear they didn't read it..
Am i wrong to think i'm entitled? I'm terrifed about a tribunal and i don't want to go through it if i'm going to get laughed at for going when i don't deserve it, I don't want much, just a bit of extra support 
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anthony97723 Livzrawr
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Firstly you have my sympathies with the difficulties in the claim process for PIP. Secondly if you are to be successful on this claim then you now HAVE to go to a Tribunal. Thirdly a Tribunal sounds and looks like a court but it is less informal and the bench will listen to your side of the argument.
I'll start with the bad news. Being 'tested' for fibromyglgia is more or less useless. For FM to be evidence you MUST have an official diagnosis. Your opinion on Doctors who are too shy to diagnose is totally irrelevant and will probably due more harm than good. Also you don't score points for being able to do something i.e. Reading, Writing and Communicating. You would have scored the 6 points for something else and 0 for the above if you can actually do them. In your post you don't claim to unable to do so therefore it's not surprising that you did-not score anything.
Now on to the good news and that is contained within the 6 points awarded. It is possible that the areas where you did score could possibly be increased if you can justify that being so. You have proved your condition now you need to prove how it affects you. Carer statements, Care plans, Disability Aids, Medication (and its affects) plus supporting statements from Doctors, Nurses or Consultants involved with your conditions.
Mobility is different to Daily Activities but the same principles exist. Have you any walking aids such as mobility scooter, wheelchair or even walking stick? Do you need someone with you because of mental health issues?
No one on this forum can tell you whether you are entilted to PIP, that decision will now be made by the Tribunal. But to have the best chance of success you need to get your message over to the board members.
dawn82680 Livzrawr
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I got a phone call this evening at 7pm telling me i have an appointment this saturday 19th sept at 9am.
I am pleased i was expecting a longer wait but i have been told if i am refused the review i will lose my original pip claim i would love to know if this is correct.
anthony97723 dawn82680
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When you report a change of circumstances (in your case your condition has become worse) the whole of the DLA/PIP claim is looked at again. If in their amazing wisdom ATOS/DWP decide that you no longer require Daily Activity Assistance or Mobility Assistance then Yes your claim can be brought to an end.
You say that you have been in receipt of a disability benefit (DLA or PIP) for just under a year so the chances are your condition hasn't proved enough to stop your benefit.
That said supply the assessor with as much evidence as possible and take nothing for granted.
dawn82680 anthony97723
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les59996 anthony97723
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anthony97723 les59996
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I'm fully aware of the discression the Decision Maker has but the OP was
asking a question was it possible for the benefit to be stopped. I explained the possibility and your contribution really is of no help whatsoever.
Very strange behaviour.
anthony97723 Livzrawr
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This is the kind of thing which you must bring to the attention of the DWP DM/ATOS. It is direct evidence on how your condition is AFFECTING you and is extremley important. If you have consultant letters or something from your GP about the extra injections include them in your application.
les59996 anthony97723
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It doesn't matter how many injections a day you have or how many pills you take or why, what does matter is that they will want to have evidence that backs up what you claim to have problems with - care needs/mobility issues and why.
anthony97723 les59996
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Again very strange.
dawn82680 anthony97723
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She asked me to stand which my husband had to help me with and she asked me to walk a few steps but told me to stop after about 4 seconds as the pain was too much and i started crying.
I was told i would hear in about 4-6 weeks of there desicion but it may be sooner.
It went well and all i can do now is wait
anthony97723 dawn82680
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Anthony
myra22 dawn82680
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take care
Myra22
dawn82680 myra22
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