Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello Forum People.
I had my dreaded PIP assessment for my renewal a week or so ago. I currently get the enhanced daily living component based on a previous mental health issues only diagnosis but since then I've been diagnosed with Asperger's.
The assessment was worse than I expected. I was constantly cut off mid way through explanations and rarely allowed to finish answering questions. When I was able to answer a bit more fully I was asked 'why' again and again: 'why was I not under the mental health team?', 'why did I not receive help from an Asperger's service?' and 'why could I not do x or y?' - all questions beyond my understanding or control (ie funding cuts mean there is not an adult Asperger's service in my area).
I am now panicking...a lot. My ESA is tied into my PIP benefit. I can't face losing either, let alone both.
My question is: has anyone had any kind of positive stories about PIP, especially after such a negative assessment experience? I hope so...
Thank you.
I have been repeatedly turned down for PiP because it is mostly based on physical imparement and mental ability. As Aspergers doesn't have a physical or mental imparement trait, then having such a diagnosis should not entitle anyone to PiP.
To get PiP, even with anxiety and depression comorbid with Aspergers, requires a physical disability... Without that physical disability component... it would take a severe exageration of your issues to be awarded PiP... I fell short simply because I told the truth about being physically able, and agreed that I am not mentally incapable of following instructions. My anxiety, depression and Aspergers aren't sufficient in and of themselves to gain such an award.