PIP MR was rejected - Looking for some advice.

SaitenMar

born_again said:

SaitenMar said:

Hello folks. So I need some help and advice. I recently had a PIP review and whilst I the component for daily living remained the same for me, I wasn't awarded anything for mobility. Having felt like this assessment was incorrect I decided to do a mandatory reconsideration and made it clear in the MR form why I felt like the points awarded were incorrect. I stated that I can only walk about 10 - 15 metres before I experience pain and discomfort, and that I can not do so repeatingly without risking myself harm. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my knees and ankles which heavily limits my mobility and I believe the points I was awarded for the mobility component were inaccurate. Well, I got my letter back and my MR was rejected and I was awarded 4 points because they claim I can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres either aided or unaided. I disagree with this assessment. Strangely, I never had a health assessment for this PIP review and in the response they provided they informed me that because because I stated multiple statements were incorrect, I would need to speak with IAS Healthcare if I want to take this matter further. I have no idea who IAS Healthcare are and have spoken to no one in this PIP review process so that left me baffled. In the decision page they don't really give me a proper reason for rejecting my claim for mobility which only leaves me more confused. 

But I'm concerned about taking this further because I worry that if I take it to a tribunal I could possibly lose the daily living component of PIP as well. Plus I had to go to tribunal to get that, which was an awful experience that left me feeling so low and depressed, I don't know if I can put myself through that again. I don't mind admitting that the tribunal process was one of the most difficult experiences of my life and I'm not sure I mentally and physically have it in myself to do it. I have been urged to go for the PIP mobility component due to my physical limitations, because I genuinely think it could help me. For example I was told that I could get a disability badge if I was on PIP mobility by an advisor which would come in useful so I wouldn't have to travel so far and I know there are other services which could help me if I could get mobility. 

I have a month to appeal and take it to tribunal but I'm just not sure I can go through all that again. I apologise for the long post but I'm looking for some advice on what I might do next. Do I take it to tribunal (and risk losing it all) or just leave it and accept what I've got, even if I don't agree with it. The tribunal process is so intimidating and whilst I did win my claim previously to some degree, I didn't want to put myself through that again. 

Thanks. 

So to take a step back, was this a paper assessment?

IAS Healthcare would be the provider that PIP has passed your case to, to complete the assessment. There should have been something that was detailed in the contact details provided to you.

Yes it was a paper assessment. I've looked at the letter and there's nothing I can find it the contact details related to IAS Healthcare.

SaitenMar

rosewalk said:

I would advise that if possible you contact your local CAB, Welfare Rights Unit and seek advice. In my area the local CAB has an appeals specialist and part of their role is to look at how likely it is that a  PIP appeal will succeed. It can be difficult to decide whether to appeal if this might put your existing award in danger. How many points were you awarded for the Daily Living Component? I have helped a couple of people recently with PIP Reviews and they has been assessed on paper and their award has been unchanged. In one case it was clear that they should have been awarded the mobility component but weren't. What evidence did you provide about your mobility when you submitted your review form? Is there more evidence that you could provide?   

My PIP award was unchanged despite dealing with more mobility issues and I was awarded 10 points for the Daily Living Component. Getting help from CAB is pretty much impossible in my area, I wanted help on previous occasions but was told it could take many months before I could see or speak to anyone due to massive demand (I think it was like 4-5 months) and even then they couldn't guarantee it. I tried for a good few months but couldn't find any help other than online via websites such as this and a few others. When I put in my review form I provided a bunch of examples of the limited mobility. a weekly diary and contact/information from Doctor/Specialists. I tried to argue the points they made to give me just the 4 points but they didn't really give me any reasons, so all I could do is explain why I thought this was an incorrect assessment of my physical abilities.

I'm not sure what to do. I feel like a face to face (or even phone) assessment would have benefitted me so was surprised they didn't do that for the review. You only get a month to appeal so will have to think about what to do next quickly. Thanks for all the help. 

born_again

SaitenMar said:

born_again said:

SaitenMar said:

Hello folks. So I need some help and advice. I recently had a PIP review and whilst I the component for daily living remained the same for me, I wasn't awarded anything for mobility. Having felt like this assessment was incorrect I decided to do a mandatory reconsideration and made it clear in the MR form why I felt like the points awarded were incorrect. I stated that I can only walk about 10 - 15 metres before I experience pain and discomfort, and that I can not do so repeatingly without risking myself harm. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my knees and ankles which heavily limits my mobility and I believe the points I was awarded for the mobility component were inaccurate. Well, I got my letter back and my MR was rejected and I was awarded 4 points because they claim I can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres either aided or unaided. I disagree with this assessment. Strangely, I never had a health assessment for this PIP review and in the response they provided they informed me that because because I stated multiple statements were incorrect, I would need to speak with IAS Healthcare if I want to take this matter further. I have no idea who IAS Healthcare are and have spoken to no one in this PIP review process so that left me baffled. In the decision page they don't really give me a proper reason for rejecting my claim for mobility which only leaves me more confused. 

But I'm concerned about taking this further because I worry that if I take it to a tribunal I could possibly lose the daily living component of PIP as well. Plus I had to go to tribunal to get that, which was an awful experience that left me feeling so low and depressed, I don't know if I can put myself through that again. I don't mind admitting that the tribunal process was one of the most difficult experiences of my life and I'm not sure I mentally and physically have it in myself to do it. I have been urged to go for the PIP mobility component due to my physical limitations, because I genuinely think it could help me. For example I was told that I could get a disability badge if I was on PIP mobility by an advisor which would come in useful so I wouldn't have to travel so far and I know there are other services which could help me if I could get mobility. 

I have a month to appeal and take it to tribunal but I'm just not sure I can go through all that again. I apologise for the long post but I'm looking for some advice on what I might do next. Do I take it to tribunal (and risk losing it all) or just leave it and accept what I've got, even if I don't agree with it. The tribunal process is so intimidating and whilst I did win my claim previously to some degree, I didn't want to put myself through that again. 

Thanks. 

So to take a step back, was this a paper assessment?

IAS Healthcare would be the provider that PIP has passed your case to, to complete the assessment. There should have been something that was detailed in the contact details provided to you.

Yes it was a paper assessment. I've looked at the letter and there's nothing I can find it the contact details related to IAS Healthcare.

Have a look here.

https://haas-serco.co.uk/find-a-centre/

& see who is the local one to you.