PIP QUESTION

[B2WC]

Hi Everyone,

\how long would it take to get the response from applying of the application from FM sufferer and how much do they will be awarded roughly and for how long please?

Thank you every one

[Hidden]

Hi I have just been on the phone to them and they say that it is taking up to 26 weeks.

I am sorry but I am afraid that no one can answer the question how much.It all depend on the amount of disability and not on the conditions that you suffer from.

Hugs sue xx

[B2WC in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Sue

[Lruk]

Hi there, as Mayrose has said it can take 26 weeks or more from submitting your application to getting your medical and then waiting for a decision to be made. PIP is about how your condition affects you so we are all affected in so many ways, some the same and many others different, that no two people are likely to get the same decision for the same reasons. I have no idea how long awards are made for as I don't yet have a decision but I would imagine that it would be 1-2 years again, depending on the decision made by DWP on how you are affected by your condition. Good luck, Linda.

[Hidden in reply to Lruk]

Hi Linda, My PIP came through on Mon, I have been awarded it until 2018. 5yrs from when I first applied.

Hugs sue xx

[Lruk in reply to Hidden]

Sue, you must be so pleased and relieved. Can I ask why it took 5 years? Did you have to appeal? Don't feel you have to answer. Linda x

[Hidden in reply to Lruk]

Sorry Linda,I worded that wrong. It actually took 10 months from when I first applied. Not all of it the fault of the system, Me being assessed as too ill to be assessed and sent home before the first medical had even begun added 6 weeks.

I have actually been awarded the benefit from june 2013 until june 2018. 5yrs from the first phone call.

Not sure that is any clearer, I hope so :P.

Hugs sue xx

[Lruk in reply to Hidden]

That's a lot clearer Sue, thanks. Congrats on your award, it must be a relief to know you will have a few years before you have to think about it again.

I am just waiting for a decision, I am trying not to get myself stressed about it as it is out with my control, but it's not always easy. Linda x

[Hidden in reply to Lruk]

At the moment I am questioning there decision not to award me care allowance, I am not so bothered about the money. If I didnt qualify fair enough.

But the reasoning is ass about face and does not make sense. On the the one hand they say I have fibo TYPE symptoms. on the other hand they say that I have been DIAGNOSED with a Neuromusculer disorder. So which is it.?

They then go on to say that I have no phyisical reason that will cause cognative disfunction.?

The only neuromusculer disorder that I have and that they have put down in writing is fibro and we all know about fibro fog.

I have got together evidence of fibro causing fog and am now waiting for a call back from the decision makers.

This is the problem with none medics doing the assessments. Saying that the first assessor did not know and nor did my own doctor.

Well we shall see what we will see, I will keep you all informed.

Hugs sue xx

[security in reply to Hidden]

Just noticed your post, I'am delighted to hear your good news and your award on PIP

I'am just waiting for my result and with hope of a positive outcome too,

Best wishes,

Hugs Steve x

[B2WC in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations Linda, well done..., so does it means after 2018 you are going to re-apply? is FM, a condition that can be revocable? my FM getting worse from 15 years ago despite treatment and spacing out and understanding my condition?, I have to quit my job

[TheAuthor]

Hi B2WC

I sincerely hope that you are feeling well today? It is usually 26 weeks upwards according to the GOV.UK site. However, in reality it varies immensely around the country as it is done by regions. It is impossible to say what, if any payout you can expect, as this is always down to the level of difficulty that your Fibro gives you. I want to wish you all the best of luck with your claim.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[B2WC]

Thank you Ken, well I called them this morning, and they said it wont be long now apparently, so I just have to wait and be patience I suppose, I can do with Accupunture and massage theraphy with funding

[angied]

I applied last august and have got a letter today with an appointment with atos on 18 this month so it's been a year since I applied so forget the 26 weeks more like 52

[B2WC]

Perhaps SUe, the best thing to do is go the Health Care Specialist, lets them decide?

Best of luck.

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