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Mandatory reconsideration
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Dillydally wrote: Applied for enhanced rate, but was declined they agreed I had deteriorated but just extended the term, I telephoned for mandatory reconsideration 18 weeks ago I called today because I had heard nothing only to be told that they had a record that I had called but no notes had been passed on, so basically I would of been waiting for ever because no one was going to call me. This has now been sent as a priority and a complaint and I'm supposed to be receiving a call within 3 hours although it's 9 hours since I called and within 5 days to speak about my complaint I'm not holding my breath, does anyone have any advice, thank you in advance
Even though the DWP have acknowledged the MR request I would confirm this in writing so that it does not get "lost" again.
You say that you applied for the Enhanced rate, when you reported the Change of Circumstances, did you provide evidence of how your conditions have deteriorated? Where did you expect to score the extra points?
Have you requested a copy of the assessment report (assuming you had a face to face).
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.
When you have a better idea of the issues with your claim, come back to the forum and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
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Just saying it won't be enough.
Unfortunately the criteria for mobility have tightened somewhat under the WCA.
You may need to ring again on Monday to chase up the MR and I would put it in writing as well if it was me and file the formal complaint.
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My questions are if I can see them, how do I see a copy of the first assessment notes, again if I am allowed to see them how do I see the mandatory reconsideration notes
I plan to take this to a tribunal and need advice as to whether I should ask for a decision based on my paperwork or whether I should attend the tribunal hearing, I hope you can help I feel at my wits end sorry this is so long but I wanted to give you as much background as possible
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