re testing of the mobilty benefit

Hi I was just wondering I currently get the war pension mobility supplement high rate paid by the war pensions dept in Blackpool separate from the civilian mobility dept will I get re tested too ?. cheers

yes gordon thanks for that all the best once again

bates2n wrote:

Hi I was just wondering I currently get the war pension mobility supplement high rate paid by the war pensions dept in Blackpool separate from the civilian mobility dept will I get re tested too ?. cheers

Hi Bates,

Being a War Pensioner, you are paid War Pension Mobility Supplement (WPMS) . Those not on a War Pension but have severe walking difficulties are paid Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Mobility Component. WPMS will not be affected by PIP.

However, if you have any care needs and receive DLA Care Component, then to the best of my knowledge any Care Component you receive will be reassessed when PIP replaces DLA from 2013 to 2016 which is the estimated time it will take to reassess all current DLA recipients aged 16 to 64 years of age.

We do have a moderator & Benefits Adviser (Pete) who is a War Pensioner himself, but regretfully he is currently on long term sick leave so isn't able to post in the forum for the foreseeable future.

If I were you I'd seek advice from your local British Legion, many of whom have Benefits Advisers just to confirm that what I've posted is correct, although I'm pretty sure I am.

If you don't receive DLA for care, PIP will not apply to you.

Hope this helps.

Jim