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Zero points and called a liar
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9 years 9 months ago #144109 by Lynsey
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I got my PIP decision through today and scored zero points in both categories. I'm pretty schooked. Maybe that's naiive. I had heard the stories from other people and knew it woud be hard to explain the symptomms of my brain injury when I look 'normal' but nothing prepared me for the absolute bull sh*t that was in that letter.
I didn't 100% believe it when I read from other people that assessors make stuff up. I didn't think the disabled people were lying I just thought maybe there were things that had been taken out of context. But I can now add myself to list of people who have had assessors blatantly tell lies about htem.
Taking steps towards mandatory reconsideration and have appointment with doctor and an advocate..
NOt really sure why I'm posting. So angry upset and insulted at the things that have been said.
I didn't 100% believe it when I read from other people that assessors make stuff up. I didn't think the disabled people were lying I just thought maybe there were things that had been taken out of context. But I can now add myself to list of people who have had assessors blatantly tell lies about htem.
Taking steps towards mandatory reconsideration and have appointment with doctor and an advocate..
NOt really sure why I'm posting. So angry upset and insulted at the things that have been said.
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9 years 9 months ago #144115 by Gordon
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Lynsey
Sometimes it just helps to make someone else aware of the problems you are having, so don't worry about the pots.
If you need any assistance then come back to the forum.
Gordon
Sometimes it just helps to make someone else aware of the problems you are having, so don't worry about the pots.
If you need any assistance then come back to the forum.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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9 years 9 months ago #144157 by Lynsey
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Thanks Gordon, I'm not even waiting for their mandatory rethink rubbish. I'm contacting my mp asap (as soon as I figure out how to do that) because the comments I got in this were totally unacceptable and ableist to say the least.
As a result I've now had to contact my college and tell them I wont be back to the course. I didn't say why. It is a bit embarrassing to have to say that I can no longer afford to pay for someone to navigate me to my class and back home again. And this is just a taste of things to come I know.
But this will make me even stronger.
As a result I've now had to contact my college and tell them I wont be back to the course. I didn't say why. It is a bit embarrassing to have to say that I can no longer afford to pay for someone to navigate me to my class and back home again. And this is just a taste of things to come I know.
But this will make me even stronger.
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9 years 9 months ago #144167 by foss27
Replied by foss27 on topic Zero points and called a liar
Good for you.
Make as much noise and fuss as tou are able.
You might like to try any charities which cover any of your conditions.
You can find your MP by putting your constituency in here
www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
Best wishes.
Make as much noise and fuss as tou are able.
You might like to try any charities which cover any of your conditions.
You can find your MP by putting your constituency in here
www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
Best wishes.
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9 years 9 months ago #144186 by Gordon
You need to be aware that a Mandatory Reconsideration is the defined legal process for challenging a Social Security Decision and your MP cannot interfere in a legal process, so I think it likely that you will end up having to request an MR anyway.
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Lynsey wrote: Thanks Gordon, I'm not even waiting for their mandatory rethink rubbish. I'm contacting my mp asap (as soon as I figure out how to do that) because the comments I got in this were totally unacceptable and ableist to say the least.
As a result I've now had to contact my college and tell them I wont be back to the course. I didn't say why. It is a bit embarrassing to have to say that I can no longer afford to pay for someone to navigate me to my class and back home again. And this is just a taste of things to come I know.
But this will make me even stronger.
You need to be aware that a Mandatory Reconsideration is the defined legal process for challenging a Social Security Decision and your MP cannot interfere in a legal process, so I think it likely that you will end up having to request an MR anyway.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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9 years 9 months ago #144213 by Lynsey
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Thanks Gordon. That is something I should perhaps not put my energy into just now. I dont understand really what an mp does anyway.
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