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How to challenge a PIP decision
Expert advice on how to get your PIP decision changed with a mandatory reconsideration. Explains the 1 month deadline, what to do if it has passed, and why you don’t need new evidence. The information in this guide applies to people who have applied for Personal Independence Payment in England, Wales and Scotland. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland.
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How to appeal a PIP decision
Learn how to appeal a PIP decision effectively and give yourself the best chance of winning. Step-by-step help with the appeal form, how to prepare, and the tribunal hearing. 90% of our users get their award changed, without an adviser. This information applies in England and Wales. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland where the rules are the same but the relevant government departments and forms are different.
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Is there any point in setting out why the decision is wrong in a mandatory reconsideration?
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What should you do about your work capability assessment decision?
Get guidance on what you should do - whether you got 0 points, were told you were well enough to work, or were put in the low capability for work (LCW) group when you think you should have been put in the LCWRA group. This information applies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
