Pip assessment

rockingbilly

poppy12345 wrote: »

Nothing stopping you putting in a new claim if you're refused first time, but what's the point? They could very easily think because you've only just be refused and refuse you again without an assessment. May as well go for the MR then Appeal Tribunal at least this way you'll get back dated money from the day you applied (unless transfering from DLA of course)

Hello Poppy,
I can see your reasoning and given what you say, what point is there in going for a MR and then an appeal for those like me that have had their DLA closed down because of the 0 points PIP decision if even they win, the award will not be backdated? Isn't it best for those that are transferred to put in a new claim instead of appeal, at least that way the award would go from the date the new claim is received?

Ames

rockingbilly wrote: »

Hello Poppy,
I can see your reasoning and given what you say, what point is there in going for a MR and then an appeal for those like me that have had their DLA closed down because of the 0 points PIP decision if even they win, the award will not be backdated? Isn't it best for those that are transferred to put in a new claim instead of appeal, at least that way the award would go from the date the new claim is received?

It would be backdated, but to the date of the PIP decision, or to the last DLA payment.

Tommo1980

A home assessment is the norm in some areas. It depends where you live.

Tom