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10 years 6 months ago #126424 by carmind
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Last night I posted a question whether anyone with mental health issues could ever be awarded more than 4 points under activity 11, planning and following journeys. This was highlighted in the links you gave me to the DWP PIP guidelines for providers, dated 31/10/14.
I am pleased to say that at a Tribunal today my client was awarded 10 points under 11 (d), purely on the grounds of mental health.
His Daily Living assessment was also increased from 4 points to 19.
A representative from the DWP was also present and I was informed that this is now their policy for every PIP appeal.
As always, many thanks for your help!!
I am pleased to say that at a Tribunal today my client was awarded 10 points under 11 (d), purely on the grounds of mental health.
His Daily Living assessment was also increased from 4 points to 19.
A representative from the DWP was also present and I was informed that this is now their policy for every PIP appeal.
As always, many thanks for your help!!
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10 years 6 months ago #126425 by slugsta
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That's great news! I would like to think that the tide is turning, but it is far too early for that.
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10 years 6 months ago #126429 by carmind
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"Even a march of a thousand miles begins with one step"!
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10 years 6 months ago #126430 by Gordon
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carmind
The DWP are closely following the first 100, 200, we're not sure how many exactly PIP Tribunals, I think the likelihood of Presenting Officers will reduce as the number of appeals heard increases.
I have to warn you that they are also requesting a Statement of Reasons for many of the PIP appeals that they have lost, and as this is a controversial area of the benefit, I think it likely that this will be one of them. This could delay the payment of any increased award until they have made a Decision on whether they can take it further
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The DWP are closely following the first 100, 200, we're not sure how many exactly PIP Tribunals, I think the likelihood of Presenting Officers will reduce as the number of appeals heard increases.
I have to warn you that they are also requesting a Statement of Reasons for many of the PIP appeals that they have lost, and as this is a controversial area of the benefit, I think it likely that this will be one of them. This could delay the payment of any increased award until they have made a Decision on whether they can take it further
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10 years 6 months ago - 10 years 6 months ago #126431 by bro58
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Well Done c !!!,
It also seems that The DWP may be requesting Statements of Reasons (S of R) for successful FTT PIP appeals, as seen on rightsnet :
www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/7127/
As you probably know, they have one month from the date of the Decision Notice to request an S of R.
You will soon know if they have, as you and/or your client will also receive a copy of The S of R.
Please keep us updated.
bro58
It also seems that The DWP may be requesting Statements of Reasons (S of R) for successful FTT PIP appeals, as seen on rightsnet :
www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/7127/
As you probably know, they have one month from the date of the Decision Notice to request an S of R.
You will soon know if they have, as you and/or your client will also receive a copy of The S of R.
Please keep us updated.
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10 years 6 months ago #126432 by carmind
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I think you are right about that. The Tribunal offered every opportunity to the DWP representative to offer counter arguments but nothing happened.
We'll see!
We'll see!
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