PIP Awarded

Finally, after over 10 years and 2 failed attempts of applying for the old DLA I put in application for PIP. After applying I was told it would take 21 - 26 weeks to get a decision, after 4 weeks I had appointment for a medical with Capita. I had to get a friend to drive me to the appointment as there was no guaranteed parking available and I couldn't have walked from the closest available parking. I saw a nurse who seemed to be very pleasant and professional and asked all the relevant questions as to how my condition affected me and how long I had been suffering with it. The medical lasted about an hour and she told me I should hear in 3 - 4 weeks. In actual fact it took 12 weeks but eventually the letter came and I had been awarded standard rate mobility and standard rate daily living, both backdated 16 weeks and awarded for 5 years..

Rich47

rich47 wrote: Finally, after over 10 years and 2 failed attempts of applying for the old DLA I put in application for PIP. After applying I was told it would take 21 - 26 weeks to get a decision, after 4 weeks I had appointment for a medical with Capita. I had to get a friend to drive me to the appointment as there was no guaranteed parking available and I couldn't have walked from the closest available parking. I saw a nurse who seemed to be very pleasant and professional and asked all the relevant questions as to how my condition affected me and how long I had been suffering with it. T
the medical lasted about an hour and she told me I should hear in 3 - 4 weeks. In actual fact it took 12 weeks but eventually the letter came and I had been awarded standard rate mobility and standard rate daily living, both backdated 16 weeks and awarded for 5 years..

Rich47

Hi r47,

A very good reason for making your first post !!

Many congratulations !!

It just goes to show how tenacity can pay off in the end.

Thanks for taking the time to share your good news !!

bro58