Pip refused, am very disappointed and feel let down

Update.

Following a very unsatisfactory assessment 2 weeks ago, I feared the worst. I phoned DWP for a copy of the PA4 assessment review. My worst fears were confirmed. The ATOS assessor concluded I only satisfied one descriptor and 2 points, a huge reduction from 3 years ago when I satisfied several descriptors for 22 points. From an award of enhanced daily living and standard mobility, I was now facing losing the whole lot.

I took the advice of BIS (see earlier in this thread) and wrote a letter explaining why I disagreed with the PA4 Assessment report in the hope my letter would be considered by the DWP decision maker alongside the PA4 assessment report. I phoned PIP regarding this and they made a note on their system. My letter was posted on Thursday by special delivery and arrived at their Wolverhampton address before 7am Friday.

On Friday, I also received a £10 PIP Christmas bonus payment. Lucky me.

On Monday, I received a text message stating that my PIP review was complete and I would receive a decision letter within 2 weeks. A couple of hours later, I received another text stating that I’d asked them to look at the recent PIP decision again, and to expect a response within 8 weeks. I’m taking that as confirmation they have received and acknowledged my letter.

Yesterday, I was due 4 weeks PIP payment but I’ve received nothing! But I did receive £10 bonus on Friday it’s not all gloom and doom.

Anyhow, I now know that I’ve lost all of my PIP before their decision letter even arrives in the post. It also appears that my letter wasn’t considered during the PIP review and decision process, but it has instead seemingly been accepted as my application for a Mandatory Reconsideration. If so, I’ve saved some time at least and hopefully get to appeal at a tribunal much sooner rather than later.

Christmas can do one!