Any chance of getting PIP with gout/chronic tendonitis of achilles?

Spoonie_Turtle

sevenhills said:

Spoonie_Turtle said:

That's good for you, but it seems you're not aware that every condition can affect everyone differently, and what works for one person may not work the same for another. 

Of course if the OP does intend to try the same medication, let's hope it works as well for them as it does for you - but you can't just assume it definitely will.

I have had gout, once, which is why it's so difficult asking for advice without the OP giving the full details.

If he cannot explain himself on here, I don't see how he can do it to claim PIP successfully.

I see why you say that, but to be fair we're not the assessors and the OP would have had no reason to think they have to fully explain themselves on here.

Regardless, they have been directed to all the necessary information to comprehensively fill in the form if they decide it is worth making an application.  And if they need any advice about specific activities, then they now know they do need to give full details in order for anyone to be able to advise.

Muttleythefrog

You've been given comprehensive advice already on a claim for PIP and how to make one so again we seem to be going around in circles. In my opinion you would not qualify for an award as the problems you describe would not lead to sufficient points for an award of either component - but it is down to you to make a case when applying and we are not experts on your real day to day life difficulties and could easily underestimate or overlook them. I think though you would struggle to persuade you should get PIP but you yourself can honestly look at the activities and descriptors and answer your own question as to whether you should get PIP by determining which descriptors really apply to you and add up the points. If YOU think you should get enough points for an award of either or both components then YOU should apply. The CAB website offers great guidance on PIP including how to approach the activities and describing your problems.

Your yourself said "Can't hurt to apply I guess"...and asked how to apply...  and so I gave you the link to start the process just over a month ago. That's over a month of potential PIP payments you've lost out on because you have delayed.