Overwhelming psychological distress and journeys: changes to PIP law from 28 November 2016
Hi Guys,
I was awarded standard rate for mobility and living rate just over three years ago for severe mental illness. However from what i can gather i should have got higher due to the Overwhelming psychological distress and journeys component not being counted. The change in the law has meant the DWP is looking at cases but i have still heard nothing. I have called The Leap Team who are dealing with the issue who have just tell me its in a que.. I have been told this for over three years.
Is there anyway to expediate this at all, maybe with a letter?
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The simple answer is no, especially in the current situation.
You say you have a Standard award of Mobility, is that because you assessed as meeting the criteria for (e) Unable to undertake a journey?
If this is the case then you need to be aware that the criteria for (e) is considered to be mutually exclusive from that for (f) so I would not hold your breath on the Decision being revised.
Gordon
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