Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm sorry to hear that. You really needed some good news in your life. It is unjust and unfair. The current system is designed for physical disabilities and hidden disabilities are not adequately taken into account.
From what I have read on here the process seems to be designed to deliberately trip up the claimant. There are many similar stories on here of people being awarded 0 points. However don't give up as there are also success stories of people who have been successful at the appeal stages. For example https://community.autism.org.uk/f/adults-on-the-autistic-spectrum/12632/zero-points-for-pip-and-same-again-after-mandatory-reconsideration-worth-going-to-tribunal and there are many more such discussions.
Do you have any advocacy services in your area that might help you contest this? Alternatively support and advice can be obtained from charities such as Citizens Advice or Turn to Us
It may help you to know that this is a recognised problem and that there is currently some academic research underway to explore this further https://www.autistica.org.uk/our-research/research-projects/disability-benefit-assessments-for-autistic-adults
I think the process is designed for that. I wouldnt be surprised if they get comission for how many people they reject
The letter genuinely said I "have no cognitive or sensory impairment" Im autistic, you cant get more of a sensory impairment than that!! Im absolutley staggered by it. He has also written downright lies claiming I have said I can do things that I clearly told them I couldnt do