Pip assessment

Hi, Today I received the MR decision letter and they have changed it to enhanced living and standard mobility, both for an ongoing period. My dilemma is, should I just stick or should I call and challenge? I had enhanced on both prior to renewal and its not as if MS gets better. I'm scared that if I challenge the decision I may lose it all


Many thanks xx

Hi Paula,

I suggest you have a look at your claim form, the assessor's report and our PIP guide to see whether you think you can make a good case for the increased points.

It is true that a tribunal can reduce or remove your award - however, unlike DWP, they have to warn a claimant and give them chance to withdraw the appeal if they are considering doing this.

You have 1 month from the date of the MR letter in which to submit an appeal, so you have a bit of time to think things over.

Thanks, unfortunately dispite repeatedly asking for the assessors report, dwp still haven't provided me with it (I had to do the MR without it).

Its good to know there will be a warning and the chance to withdraw if there is a chance of it not going in my favour.

Do I call DWP if i want to appeal?

Many thanks for all your help

I would like to thank this site and everyone on it for all the help and advice I have been given during the past 12 months. Without your support and advice I would never have had the strength and determination to persue my claim to the bitter end. It has been a very challenging and stressful PIP experience but it finally came to and end yesterday when I attended my tribunal and was awarded enhanced for daily living and for mobility for and indefinite period. The tribunal panel were very kind and respectfully and it was so refreshing to be listened to and believed. I really hope stories like mine will encourage everyone to fight for what they deserve. Thank you, thank you, thank you x