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1 day 22 hours ago #313775 by galla2698
Denied PIP for anxiety, depression & fatigue, what next was created by galla2698
Hi all,
I just received my decline letter 🙁 I applied for pip for severe anxiety, depression and fatigue. I scored 2 points on the daily living section and 0 on mobility. (not fussed about mobility)
What are the next steps? I have called and requested the assessors report and they said it should be with me by this Friday.
I'm just worried that in the mandatory consideration they will want to see me in person and this petrifies me due to my anxiety.
What do I do now and how shall I tackle this?
In the decision letter it says 'I have decided you can...' on all the things I literally discussed that I can't do or have great difficulties doing with the assessor.
Not surprised at the outcome to be honest but very bummed
I have had a read through of some of the guides on the website but I'm finding everything so overwhelming I don't even know where to start. I thought I submitted quite a strong claim with decent evidence dating back to 2013 showing that this is an ongoing issue, but obviously not.
The assessor I spoke to on the phone was so friendly and kind, which also obviously gave me a false sense of security.
I'm just so annoyed that they have denied me when I struggle so much day to day, and at the end of the day after looming after my 2 young children I am just so burnt out.
I just received my decline letter 🙁 I applied for pip for severe anxiety, depression and fatigue. I scored 2 points on the daily living section and 0 on mobility. (not fussed about mobility)
What are the next steps? I have called and requested the assessors report and they said it should be with me by this Friday.
I'm just worried that in the mandatory consideration they will want to see me in person and this petrifies me due to my anxiety.
What do I do now and how shall I tackle this?
In the decision letter it says 'I have decided you can...' on all the things I literally discussed that I can't do or have great difficulties doing with the assessor.
Not surprised at the outcome to be honest but very bummed
I have had a read through of some of the guides on the website but I'm finding everything so overwhelming I don't even know where to start. I thought I submitted quite a strong claim with decent evidence dating back to 2013 showing that this is an ongoing issue, but obviously not.
The assessor I spoke to on the phone was so friendly and kind, which also obviously gave me a false sense of security.
I'm just so annoyed that they have denied me when I struggle so much day to day, and at the end of the day after looming after my 2 young children I am just so burnt out.
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1 hour 19 minutes ago #313835 by BIS
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Hi galla2698
I'm sorry that you were not awarded PIP. It's up to you whether you put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration, but I can assure you that they never ask to see a claimant in person. An MR is a paper-based exercise carried out by a different decision-maker within the DWP.
It's hard to give you any advice when you haven't got the report. Try to remember that the assessor is offering an opinion and try to not take it personally. They don't know you and as rightly upset as you are, don't let it add to the difficulties you already have to battle with. Once you get the report, you will be able to see exactly what they said. I'm afraid you are not the only one to be shocked by a seemingly nice assessor, and I can guess one of the problems straight away: because you look after your two young children, she has made the judgment that you don't struggle. Complete rubbish of course and what you will have to do is refute what is in the report with the evidence.
Now I should warn you that MRs are not easy to win. Less than 39% are successful. However, more than 67% of Appeals are successful. I only tell you that because you will be in for a fight, but those that win always say it is worth it.
Have a look at the Guide to PIP Appeals - the information for Mandatory Reconsideration is inside. You have one month from the date on the decision letter to submit it. Remember you are the expert of your condition - not an assessor who has spoken to you once and knows little about your life.
BIS
I'm sorry that you were not awarded PIP. It's up to you whether you put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration, but I can assure you that they never ask to see a claimant in person. An MR is a paper-based exercise carried out by a different decision-maker within the DWP.
It's hard to give you any advice when you haven't got the report. Try to remember that the assessor is offering an opinion and try to not take it personally. They don't know you and as rightly upset as you are, don't let it add to the difficulties you already have to battle with. Once you get the report, you will be able to see exactly what they said. I'm afraid you are not the only one to be shocked by a seemingly nice assessor, and I can guess one of the problems straight away: because you look after your two young children, she has made the judgment that you don't struggle. Complete rubbish of course and what you will have to do is refute what is in the report with the evidence.
Now I should warn you that MRs are not easy to win. Less than 39% are successful. However, more than 67% of Appeals are successful. I only tell you that because you will be in for a fight, but those that win always say it is worth it.
Have a look at the Guide to PIP Appeals - the information for Mandatory Reconsideration is inside. You have one month from the date on the decision letter to submit it. Remember you are the expert of your condition - not an assessor who has spoken to you once and knows little about your life.
BIS
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