Calling for assessment report

Bertie1606 wrote: Is there any chance the decision maker will read my evidence and award me more points than the assessor recommends?

There is definitely a possibility but I'll be honest and say that it is not high.

Gordon

Hi Bertie
Unfortunately sometimes you cannot prove to the assessor or decision maker how your condition affects even with all your supporting documents. I have many times gone to a tribunal with zero points awarded to come out with over 12 points awarded.
If you agree with the mobility assessment then when you request a MR you can state that you agree with this part but then give reasons why you do not agree with the daily living assessment.

It is well worth going down the MR route if you believe that the assessment is wrong, I had a client who informed me last week that they received a phone call from DWP at 7:00 pm at night informing they had changed the assessment and had been awarded both the standard daily living and enhanced mobility component after we appied for a MR, initially they were only awarded standard mobility. My client thought it was a prank or a scam phone call at first as she did not believe DWP worked at night.
If you are unsure how to go about completing a MR check out our Members Only Guides 'ESA and UC appeals'

Gary

Hi Bertie

IIt is up to you what you choose to challenge but I would concentrate on the areas where you disagree with the points awarded and show how you think you should have scored more.

You asked in an earlier post what other 'proof' you could offer. You could keep a diary showing how your conditions impact on your ability to have a 'normal life,' - if you didn't you should include a letter from your husband confirming what he has to do and any other relatives who can confirm how you live.

Also go back and look at the medical evidence you submitted. Consultant's and GP's generally only confirm conditions and symptoms in their letters, but depending on what is written you can pinpoint their evidence to the criteria. For example if any of your experts have confirmed that you suffer from pain (fibro and/or osteoarthritis) you can make sure you pinpoint it against the criteria.

'Because of the long -term severe pain I experience due to fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis (as noted by Dr X, letter dated 13 March 2019 - Appendix 1) and the lack of manual dexterity, I am unable to use a knife either reliably or safely, which is why my husband does all the cooking. (letter from husband 6th June 2019 - Appendix 2) I also suffer from depression which makes it difficult to concentrate, also leading to safety issues, which the assessor did not take into account....

The above is merely an example - to show you how to pull in their evidence and remind the decision maker of the evidence you have submitted. I know that they should read everything, but it's good to remind them in a subtle way of what has been said.

BIS