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7 years 8 months ago #167154 by Cheryl
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Hi
I am new to the forum and would like to ask whether anyone has had a reassessment for a PIP claim because their existing claim period is coming to an end and has previously attended a tribunal that voted in their favour.
I can't find any information pertaining to my particular situation.
My chronic health condition has not changed since I attended the tribunal in October 2014. I was awarded PIP for 3 years ( over a year was backdated as it took so long). DWP contacted me at the end of June 2016 and sent a PIP2 form and the process seems to be starting all over again. Despite my having sent in medical evidence to show that nothing has changed since that decision was made.
I would be grateful to hear from anyone that has or is in this situation. Thank you
I am new to the forum and would like to ask whether anyone has had a reassessment for a PIP claim because their existing claim period is coming to an end and has previously attended a tribunal that voted in their favour.
I can't find any information pertaining to my particular situation.
My chronic health condition has not changed since I attended the tribunal in October 2014. I was awarded PIP for 3 years ( over a year was backdated as it took so long). DWP contacted me at the end of June 2016 and sent a PIP2 form and the process seems to be starting all over again. Despite my having sent in medical evidence to show that nothing has changed since that decision was made.
I would be grateful to hear from anyone that has or is in this situation. Thank you
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7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #167155 by slugsta
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Hi Cheryl and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
DWP are currently initiating the reassessment process a full year before the award is due to end. So this is about right if you were given a 3 year award by the Tribunal in 2014.
The fact that you previously had to go to Tribunal does not alter the reassessment process in any way.
Every PIP2 form should be filled out as if for a first claim with answers given in detail and (copies of) supporting documents submitted.
There is a newer form that only asks whether things are better/worse/the same and this does not have to be completed in so much detail.
It is possible that you will need a face2face assessment.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
DWP are currently initiating the reassessment process a full year before the award is due to end. So this is about right if you were given a 3 year award by the Tribunal in 2014.
The fact that you previously had to go to Tribunal does not alter the reassessment process in any way.
Every PIP2 form should be filled out as if for a first claim with answers given in detail and (copies of) supporting documents submitted.
There is a newer form that only asks whether things are better/worse/the same and this does not have to be completed in so much detail.
It is possible that you will need a face2face assessment.
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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7 years 8 months ago #167177 by Cheryl
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Hi
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Yes I already have a date for a medical assessment
I received the letter last Friday and have the assessment next Monday !! It does make me wonder whether the DWP even bothered to read my PIP2 form and medical evidence as they received it on the 12th of August and ATOS told me they were informed on the 13th that I needed an assessment. My existing claim comes to an end on the 16th September. They seem to have left it until the last minute
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Yes I already have a date for a medical assessment
I received the letter last Friday and have the assessment next Monday !! It does make me wonder whether the DWP even bothered to read my PIP2 form and medical evidence as they received it on the 12th of August and ATOS told me they were informed on the 13th that I needed an assessment. My existing claim comes to an end on the 16th September. They seem to have left it until the last minute
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7 years 8 months ago - 7 years 8 months ago #167194 by Gordon
Decisions on whether a face to face assessment are required or not are mad by ATOS (and Capita) not the DWP.
They have left it late, unless a new award is place by the 16th your payments will cease, a new award would be backdated to the 17th but we are currently seeing PIP Decision taking as long as 8 weeks, so you may be without benefit for several weeks.
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Replied by Gordon on topic PIP reassessment after tribunal
Cheryl wrote: Hi
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Yes I already have a date for a medical assessment
I received the letter last Friday and have the assessment next Monday !! It does make me wonder whether the DWP even bothered to read my PIP2 form and medical evidence as they received it on the 12th of August and ATOS told me they were informed on the 13th that I needed an assessment. My existing claim comes to an end on the 16th September. They seem to have left it until the last minute
Decisions on whether a face to face assessment are required or not are mad by ATOS (and Capita) not the DWP.
They have left it late, unless a new award is place by the 16th your payments will cease, a new award would be backdated to the 17th but we are currently seeing PIP Decision taking as long as 8 weeks, so you may be without benefit for several weeks.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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