less than 20m walking for pip
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Iam reading this right you can be able to walk 200m and still get The Enhanced rate of the mobility component every one goes on about having to be able to walk less then 20m in order to be given The Enhanced rate of the mobility component but this is not true. Or am I missing something.
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If you're claiming for reasons other than Psychological distress, then you maybe in with a chance, providing you have evidence.
Yes someone may be able to 'walk' more than 20m or even 200m, but it depends on whether they can do so safely, and without pain, needing to stop, falling, time taken, etc etc.
I cant take a single step without increasing already severe constant pain I have at rest. I move slowly, have limited ability to bend my knee, and walk using an aid.
Im therefore considered to be unable to walk 20m,despite the fact that in order to function on a daily basis, i.e go to work, I have to walk in excess of 20m to get to my desk.
The problem is that the DWP and their assessors continually fail to adhere to the legislation, and simply make decisions based on distance travelled alone which is incorrect.
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Does the assessor test your mobility using an aid (such as a splint) or without one ?
I have asked DWP this question several times in the past and never have received a definite reply......
For myself (and many other people) can walk (virtually) any distance with a splint on - but struggle to walk even 50 yards without one ..
I’m sure they test you with, I know they trstednmy brother in law with his artificial leg on and using his crutches.