PIP Review

poppet17

I have just sent in my PIP review form - they told me not to include any information that they already have, so I phoned them and asked if the information they already had would stand because it was from 2015 when I made my 1st claim but things had not changed at all. She told me they did not want that information again and the form stated quite clearly that I was not to send in a Dr's support letter, it just said it was a review and each question asked if there was any change in my condition to which I replied my condition was the same as it was in 2015 when I 1st claimed and repeated what had been described when I 1st filled it in. I am 65 and my claim is due to end in March 2020 and I recieve my state pension in May 2020 so I know that I just miss the soft review for pensionable age claiments. My biggest concern is that they will use this as a reason to refuse my renewal because they are trying to stop over 65's from getting the mobility component of PIP - has anyone had any experience of this situation at all.

poppy12345

You should always treat a PIP claim as a first claim whether it's a review or not. Putting as much information in the form as possible and adding a few real life examples of what happened the last time you attempted that activity for each descriptor that applies to you.


For all my reviews i send in the evidence, whether it was sent last time or not. I never trust anyone and neither do i take anything for granted when it comes to a review for any benefit claim.



Yes, they should look at your current award but whether they do or not is a different story.


Expect another face to face assessment because most people have them, paper based assessments are rare. Waiting times vary depending on backlog in your area.



Good luck.

calcotti

poppet17 wrote: »

My biggest concern is that they will use this as a reason to refuse my renewal because they are trying to stop over 65's from getting the mobility component of PIP - has anyone had any experience of this situation at all.

I have never heard any suggestion of that.