PIP

Hi, I claimed disability many years ago, approx 13 as I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of lower spine and main joins. I was seen by a physiotherapist and I worked hard at the physio and took an alternative medication approach which greatly helped me regain my independence and also made the osteo arthritis manageable. After approx 2.5 years, I came off the disability as I felt that as my health had somewhat improved it would be fraudulent to carry on claiming. I went self employed and worked from home and later once the business closed I got a nice easy sewing job, over the last year the osteo arthritis has progressively got worse, especially my back, I am now in chronic pain and have had to give work up, I have filled out the PIP claim form, but am unsure whether to mention that I have previously claimed, as mainly my medical records of MRI scans etc are from approx 13 years ago, any advice would greatly help. Thank you

Thank you Garry, I have been for an x-ray recently on my lower back and the doctor has given me a 3 month fit note stating that I have chronic back pain. I have also been referred to an OT who has been in touch and said that I am on a waiting list which is approx a month, I will also get to see a physiotherapist then as well. Other than that that's all the medical evidence I have at this moment in time, I just hope it's enough for now as everything is a waiting game.