PIP assessment query

Hi N

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If you have not already submitted the paperwork for your MR do read our guide which has advice on how to challenge the decision.

Your primary task is to show that you meet the criteria, there are many reasons you may have failed, you need to address each of these but don't get bogged down in criticising the assessment report unless you can clearly show that it is incorrect, it is a lot easier to argue the facts of the situation;

"the assessor recorded that I walked 50m, I did but they have failed to document that I had to stop every 10m for a rest due to breathlessness"

than their opinions

"based on my observations of the claimant walking I believe that they can reliably walk more than 200m.

Focus on the points where you believe your wife was scored incorrectly. Come back and ask any questions you may have.

BIS

Hi N

I do know of one member who had a similar experience at an assessment centre and they went back and measured the distance and sent photographs. You may want to do the same in your own home.

BIS