PIP Help needed please

Amanda

Whilst the turnover rate at MR has improved over the last few years they are still relatively low, in comparison appeal success rates have remained relatively constant, even slightly improving, at just over 40% (where the claimants attends).

Obviously statistics are meaningless when applied to the individual, but you should still take some comfort from them as it show that appeal panels make a fresh Decision based on the evidence presented to them.

Have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide for how to submit an appeal, it has links to the form you need to use and explains how to complete the form.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

Have you requested the assessment report from the DWP? This will help you understand how they came to their Decision.

Appealing allows you to re-represent your claim from scratch and correct any misunderstandings or errors that may have been made by the assessor.

I won't suggest that there is a lot of work to do and that it will not be stressful, but if you believe you have a good case then you should give serious consideration to making an appeal.

Gordon