PIP Question

The first time I applied for DLA (the precursor to PIP) I got a complete refusal and took it to tribunal and got more or less what I thought I should have got in the first place, every time I've renewed it since then I've had it reduced or removed and had it re-instated on re-consideration or appeal - I've not had to take it all the way to the tribunal since that first time.

In 69% of cases where it has been taken to tribunal the decision has been changed in favour of the claiment (DWP statistics).

If you have looked at the points you should have been awarded and it looks like you should have got some sort of award then it is definitely worth appealing against the decision.

I think the idea is that most people give up before that point. I disagreed on 2/3 of the the result. 

www.gov.uk/.../tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2024

www.gov.uk/.../tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2024

If you believe they are wrong then you should definitely appeal - however I gather that average waiting times range fro 20 to 36 weeks so it may  be a long wait, I gather an oral (in person) appeal gives the best result and if you can get someone from Citizens Advice Bureau to help you and to attend the appeal hearing with you that can also help.

That is crazy they let people know this. So many things I said were left out of the decision. I asked if the call was recorded, they told me it was. Maybe I should challenge this? I would have been happy to wait 15 weeks then another 8. I'm not sure my sense of humour will hold up that long.