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7 years 3 months ago #205720 by Dorn
Length of PIP Awarded was created by Dorn
Hi

I have been on DLA for 9 years, always on higher rates for both Care & Mobility. I have just had PIP assessment which was automatically done at home and received the award letter today.

I received enhanced rate for both care & mobility again, scoring 12 points for moving around and 17 points for daily living, but even after sending consultants letters about the degenerative nature of my illnesses, have only been awarded for 2 years.

The thought of going through this process again is horrendous, but I am unsure as to whether I should appeal purely for the length of the award?

Advice would be appreciated.

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7 years 3 months ago #205749 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Length of PIP Awarded
Dorn

Congratulations on the award, well done.

The period of the award forms part of the Decision so can be challenged but I have to warn you that I can count on one hand with fingers to spare the number of times that the length of the award has been increased,

You will need compelling evidence that there is no reasonable prospect of your conditions changing (improving or deteriorating) in the period that you think is more reasonable.

Although you would only be challenging the award length, the DWP as part of an MR are entitled to review the whole award, it's very unlikely that this would effect the points currently awarded, but it remains a possibility.

Gordon
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