Pip appeal tomorrow

Crazydennie

I have my PIP appeal tomorrow and I have just prepared a statement of my reasons why I should get the points for planning and following a journey.  I am representing myself and have highlighted information that was in the assessors that have not been factored into the decision. It is a video tribunal.

Do you think I will be allowed to read my statement it is about 5 mins long?

Also should I expect many questions from the panel? 

HillStreetBlues

What did you include in your appeal paperwork?  Normally a statement of  reasons would be given before hand, this allows the judge to go though it  and then ask any questions about it when you appear before the panel.
They may let you read it, or just ask questions allowing you to refer to what you have written.

Crazydennie

Just had a phone call and appeal is not going ahead as they have read through paperwork  and agreed in discussion with dwp that I was entitled to enhanced mobility.  My frustration is that the dwp who had all this paperwork could not come to this conclusion themselves. 

HillStreetBlues

I agree, unneeded  time, effort and stress when at times it's so clear-cut.