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Does the PIP decision reflect the report.

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9 months 3 weeks ago #287062 by feelion
Hi,
I had my assessment last week. I got a text same day to say it had gone to the DWP so thought I'd risk it and rang straight away to request report. I received it two days later.
I was wondering if the awards always follow assessors recommendation? I have heard reviews are taking longer to decide on as they are focussing on new awards. Obviously I won't know fully until a decision is made, but I was relieved to see they recommended keeping me on my current award which is a relief and hoping the DWP approves this but my anxiety is still through the roof.
Thank you

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9 months 3 weeks ago #287074 by Gary
Hi feelion

Usually the decision maker follows the opinion of the assessor in their report but not always, they can go either way. I recently had a case where the assessor had scored zero points throughout the report only for the decision maker to award standard to both components.

We do recommend claimants to get a copy of their report before a decision has been made, if it is adverse, then they may be able to offer additional information for the claim to be successful.

Gary

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9 months 3 weeks ago #287092 by ALI
they haven't included/considered some evidence on my report - can I ring up and ask them to ensure they consider this (as this is very relevant to what they have marked me down on) before the decision has been made

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9 months 3 weeks ago #287104 by BIS
Hi Ali

I have answered this question in your other post.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...red-on-report#287103

BIS

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