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Transfer from DLA to PIP
- lammiepie98
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10 years 1 week ago #134220 by lammiepie98
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My husband is now in the process of transferring from DLA to PIP. We received the form to complete, sent in for 30th April. Received a reply two days later and this morning have received an appointment letter for a medical in two weeks time! We were not expecting this as when he had to have an ESA medical, it took 3 attempts and 8 1/2 months, to finally be told by the HP that it was not worth him (the HP) coming based on my husbands condition, medication etc and he was then put in the support group.
I have sent all of the evidence we have which includes all letters from the Pain Clinic, and other professionals (these are all those on his records) to further additional information. I think in total we sent about 90 pages!
Surely this should be enough evidence to do a paper based assessment without having to put my husband through a face to face medical. They also would not have had enough time to contact the GP or the consultant to get their opinion.
He is also going to be in the process of transferring from one strong medication to another, with possible severe side effects, so could be incoherent or feel very unwell with withdrawal side effects, to even attend. I have received a letter this morning in relation to this transfer which I am forwarding a copy to them to add to his claim.
Is it worth telling them that he is in the ESA support group? Would this make any difference?
Also, can we question their reasoning for wanting him to attend a medical when they have all the evidence they need staring them in the face?
Thank you in advance and thank you for the fantastic guides.
I have sent all of the evidence we have which includes all letters from the Pain Clinic, and other professionals (these are all those on his records) to further additional information. I think in total we sent about 90 pages!
Surely this should be enough evidence to do a paper based assessment without having to put my husband through a face to face medical. They also would not have had enough time to contact the GP or the consultant to get their opinion.
He is also going to be in the process of transferring from one strong medication to another, with possible severe side effects, so could be incoherent or feel very unwell with withdrawal side effects, to even attend. I have received a letter this morning in relation to this transfer which I am forwarding a copy to them to add to his claim.
Is it worth telling them that he is in the ESA support group? Would this make any difference?
Also, can we question their reasoning for wanting him to attend a medical when they have all the evidence they need staring them in the face?
Thank you in advance and thank you for the fantastic guides.
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10 years 1 week ago #134235 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Transfer from DLA to PIP
lammiepie
The decision on whether an assessment is required lies wholly with the Assessment Provider (AP), if one has been booked then it is because they do not believe that there is sufficient information to make a recommendation without one being held.
If you have no more evidence of significance to submit then the only other option is to request a home assessment which will at least save your husband the journey. For this to be accepted you will need your husband's GP to write to the AP explaining why he cannot attend.
You can certainly mention that he is in the Support Group but there are limited overlaps between the two benefits, so you would have to show that that the reasons which have placed him in the SG correspond to the PIP Descriptors.
I am afraid the AP is not required to gibe their reasons for requiring an assessment.
Gordon
The decision on whether an assessment is required lies wholly with the Assessment Provider (AP), if one has been booked then it is because they do not believe that there is sufficient information to make a recommendation without one being held.
If you have no more evidence of significance to submit then the only other option is to request a home assessment which will at least save your husband the journey. For this to be accepted you will need your husband's GP to write to the AP explaining why he cannot attend.
You can certainly mention that he is in the Support Group but there are limited overlaps between the two benefits, so you would have to show that that the reasons which have placed him in the SG correspond to the PIP Descriptors.
I am afraid the AP is not required to gibe their reasons for requiring an assessment.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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