PIP Help

I think you've received some good advice above except obviously from the resident cigar smoker... the allegations silly and the advice plain wrong (so I have taken the rare step of reporting a post)... for starters in order for someone to be considered able to perform a task they must be able to do so safely, reliably, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period. I too was pretty angered by the falsities in award and did go for reconsideration that put at risk a good award. I'd have taken it further had domestic circumstances been different. But let's see. I presume the face to face medical report will almost certainly mirror the decision details and its flaws. Ask DWP for copy of the evidence they used including that assessment report (the PA4 consultation report) if not already done so. If it backs the points awarded then I would say the risks associated with asking for a Mandatory Reconsideration will be low as you'd probably have to argue pretty tragically to get them to lower an award beyond their primary evidence recommendations. I would make a sound argument in each of the activities where it is felt a (higher) scoring descriptor is relevant. Any supporting evidence could be very helpful. There is risk... and if a reconsideration decision re-affirms the original one then appeal could be less predictable in outcome. But for small advancement of points significant benefit could be achieved.. that would be pressing in my mind particularly given there seems obvious avenues to pursue for those extra points. I get the distinct impression you are of similar mind.