PIP and mandatory reconsideration

PIP and mandatory reconsideration, I am beside myself having gone through the assessment finally getting my hands on the 30 page report to see the lies and misrepresentation within it is just depressing. 20 years ago I was awarded mid care component and high mobility component. since then I have had numerous spinal surgeries and never once made a further claim despite deterioration of my condition. They have removed completely my mobility component. We completed the mandatory reconsideration and supplied a five page letter clarifying the points that had been misrepresented. This was along with the top Neuro surgeon’s letter and x-rays. They basically copied and pasted the assessors comments and ignored all of our responses. When contacting DWP I was advised that it would take up to a year for all this to go to tribunal. my perception during this conversation was that I would not be in receipt of any benefits during this period and as they had just been cut in half I made the decision not to go to tribunal. I have since had further surgery which is seen my spine fused from C2 at the base of my skull 2 to 2 in the middle of my shoulders. The discussion I had at the time lead me to believe that this was actually a new application and not a change of circumstances. Although I am outside of the 28 days I actually spoke to somebody with common sense of DWP yesterday who advised me to go for tribunal was continuing with my application. However there goes another tail DWP received my documentation on the 18th of March which we confirmed it was then passed to the assessors at the beginning of April. On contacting them yesterday I discovered that the assessors have returned my documents to DWP without comment decision or request for further information. Therefore my application has returned back to the assessors. Obviously with Covid I’m advised that the timeframe is a case of how long is a piece of string. I cannot believe some of the comments that are within the report such as “has good complexion“ what the hell does that have to do with my mobility. The assessor claimed I walked 60 m to the assessment. They were clearly advised that I had been dropped off at the front door because we had difficulty in finding it my husband then park the car. This has left me depressed anxious I’m really upset at the way in which the information given to them has been manipulated in order to justify turning down my application. Can someone explain to me how a nurse can overrule, a top Neuro surgeon. Who advise them of my limited abilities to care for myself or walk and that I was disabled. I was advised by somebody I know that they obtained their benefits by not washing to weeks and wearing old clothes. Clearly the fact that my husband take such good care of me has gone against my claim.Yes if I’m successful I will get the money back paid that is not the point it is the inhumane way in which people are being treated hence the petition that I have raised to go to government to stop this awful PIP assessment. I have contacted my local MP but obviously with Covid priorities are where they should be at this time and he has a copy of my application and I am awaiting the decision before taking further action if anyone has any pointers I would be very grateful to receive them. Thank you for allowing me to vent I really need to

Apologies about the grammar but I have to dictate to my computer. In my case my consultant clearly stated, I was unable to care for myself, dress myself or even brush my hair. He advised that I was unable to walk any distance and this was unlikely to change in the future. That my surgery is not corrective surgery but basically scaffolding holding it all together. I cried at the assessment and was given a tissue, that is reported On and equals has good pinch and grip! I was in such pain he recommended that he not examine me. Report states I refused to be examined! My current X-rays would put the terminator out of work there is so much metal rods plates and screws. I have registered today to make a formal complaint re the assessor, but from what I have heard I am doubtful of any positive response. I am very isolated and really grateful for the forum in giving me a voice x

Hi, after reading your post its very similar to my sisters. She had low mobility but middle care rate on DLA. she has received zero pints for every category even though her health has deteriorated but we didn't do anything incase the award was worse. That's a lot of lies in it. Assessor said claimant refused to do an examination, she said she looked well dressed (in her night at 4pm), assessor made her get up to look for a letter when she was in a lot of pain but wrote that she walked fine. Didn't look in pain when my sister was crying, she didn't include that. I was there to support my sister due to her bad memory so when i mentioned few things the assessor said I'm not allowed to interfere & loads of other similar points to yours. Atm we are going through the report to highlight anything that's not right or has been lied about. Good luck with your MC.