Pip claim

I currently have a indefinite DLA award, and am waiting for my invitation to claim Pip.
A friend of mine with a similar DLA award received his initial phone call to claim Plp a few weeks ago followed by the form to complete.
When taking the phone call he was asked if he wished to have any evidence from his original DLA claim to be taken into account, he said yes.
Today he has had a letter from DWP saying they have traced his original claim and that the evidence supplied is now out of date and that any changes or new problems since should have been reported at the time.
I am now worried as since my original claim in 1998 I have had several new diagnosis but as I felt they would not affect the award I had been given (low rate care high rate mob) I did not notify DWP.
Do you think when my turn comes and I send in evidence of new illness it will go against me.
Thanks CM

Hi cm,

As you say, claimants are supposed to notify DWP of any change in circumstance but we usually advise this to be done only if it is likely to change the rate of benefit you are awarded.

You do not have to say 'Yes' when asked whether you want to refer to your old paperwork, it might be better not to if you think it might not be in your favour. Then you can present your claim in your own way and submit evidence in support.

Thanks Mrs H
I think I will say no and lay out my problems from day one and supply relevant evidence for each problem as and when it occurred.
CM

Like you citymike I've also had a few more diagnosis since my original claim and not reported them for the same reason as yourself. This is one for the 'mods' - If you decline evidence from the original claim being considered would only the evidence from the new claim then be considered??
Like citymike, I am also concerned and although I would struggle financially I'm beginning to wonder if this process is 'worth it.'

Thanks Gordon