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Appealing PIP decision

ELM

My son (16) has ASD and ADHD.  We found out today that he has scored zero on every element of the PIP application which means no PIP and DLA stopping.  

They appear to have not listened to a word we said at the face-to-face meeting or to anything written on the application form.  

I intend to ask ask them to ‘review the decision’ but was wondering if anyone out there had had a similar experience and whether they had any luck with the review.

Thanks

  • Yes I had the very same thing I appealed in court got bk for a ur then had to get reviewed had another face face and got knocked back again so got to fight it again my daughter has asd dyspraxia dyslexia and d I I also 

  • I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and advice.  We heard today that we were successful in the mandatory review and have been awarded PIP!  It really is worth fighting it!

    thanks again!

  • I've twice had the original negative decision changed at the mandatory review stage so don't give up. This website might help. It has great advice on the procedures and the kinds of evidence and so on you could provide. There's even a link to a tool that can help you through the process. Good luck with it.

    www.advicenow.org.uk/.../how-win-pip-appeal

  • I've applied for PIP twice (initial application and renewal). I was awarded the benefit both times without the need for an appeal. I backed up most of the points I made with independent evidence, which I believe is what made all of the difference as it proved without doubt that what I was saying was true. Is there any extra evidence you could add, such as a letter from one of your sons' teachers, highlighted copies of his GP notes, copies of any support plans from school/college? Good luck

  • Hi ELM

    In addition to the advice already received from forum members, I am going to add some links.

    Citizens Advice has a very detailed guide to filling in PIP claim forms on their website, which you can view here - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form/

    It mentions at the bottom of the page that if you need help in-person filling out the form that you can go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau and they should be able to help you. Just so you are prepared, some CABs ask you to make an appointment.  Check with your local CAB.

    If you would like to discuss getting assistance with your PIP claim - contact the NAS helpline on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor.

    Hope this helps,

    Nicky-Mod

  • The next step is to ask them to carry out what is called a Mandatory Review and then if that is not successful you can go to a Tribunal.

    Some people are successful at the Mandatory Review stage but most people have to go to a Tribunal.

    I can't remember the current success rate but I seem to remember more people succeed with their Tribunals then fail.

    (I was very lucky and managed to be awarded PIP without even having to have a face-to-face meeting but there is a useful group on Facebook, A1 ESA/DLA/PIP Benefit Help and Support UK ONLY, which somebody else on here recommended. Other groups / services also exist.)

    As 221B says keep pursuing it.