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Appealing length of PIP award
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5 hours 41 minutes ago #312755 by ThomasT123
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Good afternoon,
My son is 16 and is in the process of transferring from DLA to PIP (I've posted several queries about this already which you've been kind enough to answer).
I finally got the decision letter today: he has been awarded enhanced for both categories. While I am pleased about this (and feel it is a fair award), I'm disappointed with the length of the award. It has only been awarded (weirdly) for 2 years and 10 months.
I am his appointee. When I did his health assessment on his behalf, the assessor indicated that she was going to recommend him for a much longer award.
My queries are -
Am I correct in thinking it's a CM at the DWP who decides the length of award?
If I ask for a copy of the assessor's report, does it usually mention a recommendation for award length?
If I appeal the length of award, does this mean they will look at the whole award again?
I strongly suspect the DWP has given a short award as they know that in 2 years time, my son will have left his specialist school and his EHCP and transport may stop which could make it harder for me to argue for an enhanced award.
I would be interested in your thoughts.
Many thanks for your time.
My son is 16 and is in the process of transferring from DLA to PIP (I've posted several queries about this already which you've been kind enough to answer).
I finally got the decision letter today: he has been awarded enhanced for both categories. While I am pleased about this (and feel it is a fair award), I'm disappointed with the length of the award. It has only been awarded (weirdly) for 2 years and 10 months.
I am his appointee. When I did his health assessment on his behalf, the assessor indicated that she was going to recommend him for a much longer award.
My queries are -
Am I correct in thinking it's a CM at the DWP who decides the length of award?
If I ask for a copy of the assessor's report, does it usually mention a recommendation for award length?
If I appeal the length of award, does this mean they will look at the whole award again?
I strongly suspect the DWP has given a short award as they know that in 2 years time, my son will have left his specialist school and his EHCP and transport may stop which could make it harder for me to argue for an enhanced award.
I would be interested in your thoughts.
Many thanks for your time.
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5 hours 33 minutes ago #312757 by BIS
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Replied by BIS on topic Appealing length of PIP award
Hi ThomasT123
It's the decision maker who makes the final decision on the length of an award. Sometimes they follow the assessors' recommendations, but we've noticed recently that a lot of people have not received the award length that was recommended. The fact is, the DWP in recent years has deliberately shortened the average length of awards.
You will need to submit a Mandatory Reconsideration if you want to challenge the length. A couple of members have been successful, but it is rare for the DWP to change its mind. (That doesn't mean you shouldn't try). If you decide to do so, make sure that you say that you are only asking them to consider the length of the award and that you are fully satisfied with the current award.
BIS
It's the decision maker who makes the final decision on the length of an award. Sometimes they follow the assessors' recommendations, but we've noticed recently that a lot of people have not received the award length that was recommended. The fact is, the DWP in recent years has deliberately shortened the average length of awards.
You will need to submit a Mandatory Reconsideration if you want to challenge the length. A couple of members have been successful, but it is rare for the DWP to change its mind. (That doesn't mean you shouldn't try). If you decide to do so, make sure that you say that you are only asking them to consider the length of the award and that you are fully satisfied with the current award.
BIS
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