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5 years 2 months ago #224508 by Sophie
Ménière’s Disease and PIP was created by Sophie
I know there was a post from a while ago but wondered if there were any successful PIP claimants with Ménière’s. I did get DLA for my epilepsy years ago but I understand they’ve changed it for that . However I now have Ménière’s disease, autoimmune disease, I’m going deaf and still have the epilepsy. I read the ‘can I claim pip form’ and on days it’s not playing up playing up I’m okay but some days I can’t walk unaided, concentrate, drop things and other days it’s so bad I’m rendered useless so what do I base it on?. Thing is if I rock up for a medical and it’s not a bad day they won’t see. So how does it work? Yes I work but some days it’s just bloody difficult and affects life in general . It feels like a debilitating condition along with the epilepsy which can’t be controlled at night. But, what is the point when I read about people being turned down and scored zero. Any advice be appreciated. Thanks

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5 years 2 months ago #224524 by Gordon
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Sophie

Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

PIP is not about your conditions but the limitations that result in regard to the PIP activities. Have a look at our PIP Claim guide for more information about the criteria you will need to meet, in particular, have a look at the section on safety and supervision which is relevant to your epilepsy.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1

Gordon

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