PIP Assessment

[LewisThomas]

I has anyone recently been for a PIP assessment with PCS condition

( Post Concussion Syndrome )

I’m concerned about my pip assessment as the condition is not really evident physically and misjudged.

Any help would be appreciated

[Pairofboots]

Hi Lewis, if you feel that the wrong outcome is found, request a copy of the report that written. Go through it section by section pointing out why it is incorrect, resubmit any evidence that supports you. I was lucky in having a DWP approved Dr's report that was carried out around the the same time that totally contradicted the PIP. Hopefully you will get the appropriate award, but if not take it through the appeals process. 🍀

[LewisThomas in reply to Pairofboots]

cheers

[Hidden]

Hi Lewis, I posted about PIP assessments a short while back (look in my post history). Some of the comments suggested there had been a change in assessments and that people were noticing getting the award was a bit easier. This may be due to an awareness that may have been introduced into the system for the assessors in the DWP (rather than Crapita) when they assess the report. I think this is due to the ABI BILL.

[LewisThomas in reply to Hidden]

thanks

[Dvorak]

If you haven't already sent your form in, I got help from the local Age UK, who reviewed each answer over the phone with me (it was during lockdown) and my friendcwas awarded without interview

[VWBev]

my husband had his pip turned down (he had a brain haemorrhage a few years ago) we contacted citizens advice bureau for support, they’ve been amazing and have organised a representative to support him at his tribunal. I would recommend contacting them for support. Good luck 🤞

[LewisThomas in reply to VWBev]

thank you

[Jonty77]

my advice is to remember to describe you on your worst day, not on a good day. I am sometimes so desperate for none of what I’m going through to be true that I play it down a bit. My OT helped me appeal (still waiting to hear) and I know someone who found citizens advice very helpful and supportive.

It seems to help if you need prompts to remember to do things. Like reminders on your phone to take medications or to remember to wash or change your clothes. Maybe someone needs to remind you to eat properly or help you to make a shopping list. I know on a bad day if I haven’t managed my fatigue well I can’t be bothered to make lunch or supper if there isn’t the right food in the house I can’t go out to get it. So we have to plan the week so I will have the right foods in the house and some easy to prepare things so I will eat properly whilst everyone is out. That’s the day you put on the form.

Hope that helps a bit.

[makeitso]

If you see an Ot at all get them to write in support of you. Think of all the aids you need on a daily basis even alexa reminders to do things etc.

[Catx1978]

If you have any letters from your doctor confirming the diagnosis, take that with you and also do what others have said, speak to your OT and/or the CAB as they can both help you through this

[Plenty]

list all negative information about your condition and life. If you can get any family or friends or carer to write a diary/list of all the things you need help or assistance with.

Any medical reports you can get about yourself which confirms your condition and it’s symptoms.

Send them the lot, it’s all evidence that will strengthen your PIP claim.

In my opinion the assessors are only interested in not awarding PIP. Definitely take it all the way to tribunal. First thing citizens advice said to me was “with PIP you have to take it to tribunal to get it”

Well done on getting advice on here.

[Kee10]

I have recently had my assessment for TBI and all of it's symptoms. Have you received a decision yet??

[Hidden]

hi yes I have a PIP. I used the headway material to support my application and picked out relevant bits that applied to me. These were then supported by my healthcare professionals. I sent all medical information that I had with it too. Hope that helps.