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6 months 3 weeks ago #290801 by Hazel
So despite having a high fever for a week, I got my online Pip application sent off, a week before my retirement date! However most of the evidence is historic and I am lacking evidence for the main issue - which is not being able to walk! I only have the physiotherapist who said it was degenerative and am waiting for MRI scans. Could be 6 weeks before the MRI report is back.

How long are Pip claims taking?
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6 months 3 weeks ago #290807 by Gary
Hi Hazel

We cannot tell you how long PIP claims are taking as it depends where you live, some areas are quite quick, weeks, other areas are taking months for new claims to be processed.

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6 months 3 weeks ago #290814 by Sheila 966
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So despite having a high fever for a week, I got my online Pip application sent off, a week before my retirement date! However most of the evidence is historic and I am lacking evidence for the main issue - which is not being able to walk! I only have the physiotherapist who said it was degenerative and am waiting for MRI scans. Could be 6 weeks before the MRI report is back. How long are Pip claims taking?


Evening Hazel,

You may not get your scan results back in time, but you can upload a letter now informing the Case Worker that you have had/are having MRI Scans and that you will upload results to the system as soon as you are able.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #290815 by Catherine
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And Hazel, if you don't get the right award at the initial assessment then you will have the evidence from the scans to include in your MR submission.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #290821 by Hazel
Thank you both. I'm getting scared now and wondering if I should have claimed - the idea of having an assessment - it's brought up so many bad memories - 34 years-worth of being bullied regarding medicals and made to focus on symptoms over and over. The first time I ever claimed 34 years ago, (for industrial injuries disablement benefit) happily went along to a medical as an innocent person and what happened was abuse - a man who shouted at me and told me to do something I said was too painful to do. He shouted at me DO IT. Nasthy man. There was another Doctor there as well and he said nothing - just let it happen. I did it and was in agony and just stood there crying. I was in terrible pain for months afterwards and started having panic attacks. It led to a phobia of Doctors for a long time until a nice GP said to me - they're not like general doctors. I did complain and said what had happened and got a patronising response. I didn't get the benefit and family told me to give up as it was too distressing. I did get incapacity benefit and have refused medicals ever since - it's just too traumatic. And being manhandled for examinations when in pain. I've had a supportive GP who wrote and asked for paper decisions each time. But I've never applied for PIP before and just the thought that I may have to have an assessment and be treated badly again .........

How do assessments work these days for PIP? I have told them I can't walk and need to use a wheelchair but I suppose I'll still have to go somewhere? But I couldn't accept a physical examination again. I won't even let my specialist touch me for an examination.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #290835 by Gary
Hi Hazel

Sorry to hear about your plight, after a traumatic experience it can be very doubting , not all assessors are like that. Nowadays most assessments are done over the telephone, some are done via a video link, a few are done face to face, these are usually for claimants who opt for a face to face.

If you have a look at our PIP guide at the link below you will see that there are a number of pages which include advice on telephone assessments. Yes, a lot of the questions are those that would have been asked if you had a face to face assessment.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip

- Write yourself a bullet point list of any particular points you want to get over, so you have it by you during the assessment, tick them as you cover them during the assessment.
- have paper and pens to hand to make any notes such as the assessors name, date, time
- Record the assessment surreptitiously. (Never trust that there won't be a problem with their equipment!)
- make sure you are seated in a comfortable chair, you are going to be there a while and at table to make notes
- if you can't hear or understand what is being asked then ask them to repeat the question
- don’t let the assessor rush you and get you flustered.
- don't forget to have a glass of water if needed so you don't get a dry throat and lose your voice!

Don't forget to contact DWP 48 hours after the assessment and ask for a copy of the assessors report called PA4.

Gary

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