Pip Mandatory reconsideration

dp1 · 2025-12-01T08:56:37+00:00

As some of you will remember I applied for Pip two years ago, I have Long Covid. I went to tribunal and got just 4 points for mobility.
I applied again a few months ago and explained the ways in which my condition has deteriorated, especially my mobility
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Again I have not been given any points and am going to do a mandatory reconsideration.
Do I refer back to my previous answers on the assessment forms, rather than write lengthy replies again?
I have no new information to add, but went into detail on the Pip forms.
Has anyone any advise on this, or experience of being awarded Pip for Long Covid or ME?
In my assessment phone call I found it difficult to understand the assessor and at times he found it difficult to understand me, having to ask me to spell out words....can I point that out now, without coming across as biased?

rosewalk · 2025-12-01T09:33:43+00:00

You need to consider the reasons why you were not awarded any points and challenge these. The decision letter should explain why you have been awarded 0 points. Did you request a copy of the Consultation Report produced by the Health Professional that assessed you? This will contain much more detailed information on why you have scored 0 points. I would advise that if you can you contact a local advice agency such as CAB for support to write the MR.

ShinyStarlight1 · 2025-12-01T09:36:12+00:00

The M.E Association may be able to help you with this query. You can find them online. They have done a lot to ensure that the particular difficulties of M.E. and now Long Covid are taken into account. For example, that you may be able to do certain activities on one day but not on another. Do consult them for advice. I think they have an advice leaflet specific to claiming benefit whilst enduring these illnesses.