Can I just add that on my original claim form I stated that I could stand then move unaided more than 20m but no more than 50m.
But my claim was refused as it stated I could stand and then move aided or unaided 50m but no more than 200m...but that's not what I stated on my original form,as that is not the case.
Point that out to them did you keep a copy of the original form. I got the CAB to fill my form in and they kept a copy incase I was turned down.
No.i never kept a copy.
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You can request a copy of your original form. You May need to do it through freedom of information. But they will send you some paperwork if you asks for a mandatory reconsideration
But if it said no more than 50m the 20 (200) is irrelevant. Fools
Yes Fantasy3 you make sure in your appeal that you insist that you were quoted wrongly in the report. This way you are beginning by questioning their accuracy on everything.Then bring down the distance that you can walk from your original estimation, based on the fact that you have now had help to measure it more accurately because it is so important to them. Remember that you can only walk half the distance because you have to walk back. Pin them to the ground on everything. Don't let them take anything vague in what you may have said before and twist it against you. We are all with you.xx
By the way, it is now 20 metres in total. I know, really stupid. But if that's what they want, that's what we will give them.
Hi everyone especially fantasy, I quote from disabilities right handbook, " Guidance says it is your ability to walk without severe discomfort such as pain, breathlessness or fatigue" how far you can walk repeatedly as often as is reasonably required. walking must also be safe e.g whether there is a fall risk, how you walk and how long it takes you as compared against an able bodied person. So this means you have to say what impairs your ability to walk 20m like an able bodied person, not just record how far you can walk. i.e if you use a stick or other aid then your unsteady on your feet which means you cannot walk like an able bodied person. You do have to mention all hindrances to your walking besides any distance factor, hope this helps. But I would try getting someone to help you go for review or appeal who is more conversant with the PIP rules.
You need to ask for a letter of explanation? This should then show what was written down and the DWP decision and explanation. Once you can prove they did not put down what was said at the meeting or put on the form you need to ask for reconsideration of decision. if that fails then you need to appeal!
Hi offcut.
Thanks for that.
By all accounts from what I've read,you can only ask for a mandatory reconsideration.
If that fails,then it goes to appeal and I can request info on what influenced their decision.
I must admit to not being very confident about fighting the bigwigs.
Have no idea who's help to ask.and I've only got 3 weeks to do it!
Tc.
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Give your local C.A.B. a ring. They ought to be able to help you.
Its not easy fighting the 'bigwigs', I know from our bedroom tax fight which went all the way to Supreme Court!
It *is* hard, but please do appeal if at all possible... the government rely on people not appealing, but if you do, you could win. If you don't appeal, they win.
Take care & good luck... Go for it!!
Fantasy, good luck with your appeal. Please don't give up. I got refused Attendance Allowance first time. Left it a while then applied again. My son filled in the form for me, his opinion was he can see my limitations whereas I try to put on a brave face.
Allowed second time.
Suzyxxx
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