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Teddington wrote: My PIP award's end date is 2016. So I received my full application PIP2 form in March, completed and sent it back in April . And I waited for my medical invitation. (I had my medical assessment with Atos last year and it was my first application ).
I recently received a letter from DWP saying 'they now have the reposts and everything to make the decision and they are sorry it's taking a long.
I don't want to sound silly but does it mean that I won't have a medical assessment this time?
Is it a positive or negative to NOT to get offered medical assessment.
I know you can't say it for certain but I am very confused and so worried .
Thank you.

Despite the fact that PIP has been "live" for about two years we have not seen enough claims where no face to face assessment was made to offer a definitive answer.

On the positive side and assuming that you have a reasonable expectation that you meet the criteria then it should be a good thing, as it means that the assessor was able to make a recommendation on claim form and the evidence attached.

The negative aspect, is whether that recommendation is a proper reflection of your problems, I think it more likely that you would receive a lower award if they have not had a chance to see and speak to you. I want to stress that this is not based on statistical evidence.

Gordon

Teddington

I want to stress that my comment suggests a possibility not a certainty, it could well be that your form and evidence was so compelling that it was easy for them to recommend a correct award.

From my own experience it is easy to fear the worst and whilst it is easier said than done, until you receive a Decision Letter any speculation as to an award will only serve to make your health worse.

Let's wait and see what happens, you never know you might be pleasantly surprised.

Gordon