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3 months 1 week ago #293983 by IllicitFlame
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Hi all,
I am on my 2nd go round of trying to apply for PIP. I have autistic and have ADHD and now that I am familiar with this site, I know it's hard to get PIP for those things as an adult.
I went to tribunal the first time but only got awarded 6 points. I had an OT assessment done because there is no ongoing support or interventions for adults like me so thought this would help but it hasn't.
What I'm wondering now is do I try and gather more evidence and persevere with the tribunal that is already scheduled or do I start over with all the knowledge and information I have now?
I am on my 2nd go round of trying to apply for PIP. I have autistic and have ADHD and now that I am familiar with this site, I know it's hard to get PIP for those things as an adult.
I went to tribunal the first time but only got awarded 6 points. I had an OT assessment done because there is no ongoing support or interventions for adults like me so thought this would help but it hasn't.
What I'm wondering now is do I try and gather more evidence and persevere with the tribunal that is already scheduled or do I start over with all the knowledge and information I have now?
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3 months 1 week ago #294011 by Gary
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Hi IllicitFlame
Only you can answer that question.
If you already have a tribunal schedule you have nothing to loose but keep going, if you are successful then your claim will be backdated. Have a read of our guide, did you get any help to complete the PIP form, if you did have a discussion with them.
The first question they normally ask you at the tribunal is, has your condition deteriorated since you were assessed, if it has not then it is easier for the tribunal to assess you when you had your assessment.
Gary
Only you can answer that question.
If you already have a tribunal schedule you have nothing to loose but keep going, if you are successful then your claim will be backdated. Have a read of our guide, did you get any help to complete the PIP form, if you did have a discussion with them.
The first question they normally ask you at the tribunal is, has your condition deteriorated since you were assessed, if it has not then it is easier for the tribunal to assess you when you had your assessment.
Gary
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3 months 1 week ago #294032 by denby
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Hi Illicitflame, I've recently in my 60s got my ASD and ADHD diagnosis. While there are no meds for autism in itself, up to 70% of autistic adults may have depression, they may not respond to meds the same as others but it may be worth trying them if you are depressed. And I have been told there is a 90% rate of getting benefit [improvement in life, not money] from meds for ADHD. so that is an intervention which you might want to check out.
I get my meds appointment soon so can't say from experience myself yet.
Hope this is useful,
Denby
I get my meds appointment soon so can't say from experience myself yet.
Hope this is useful,
Denby
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3 months 1 week ago #294042 by IllicitFlame
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Hi,
Thank you for your response. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
I had help from Disability Support Project with the form but they've been extremely slow in responding to my questions and I don't feel well supported to go into the tribunal.
Reading the guides on here is the thing that's making me wonder if it's worth starting over. I also think I need to have the form I submit in front of me during the assessment call because I forget so much and get confused and overwhelmed.
Would you say that saying things have gotten worse will allow me to discuss the things I hadn't noticed before? I would take that literally and because they haven't gotten worse as such, it's just that I understand it better and recognise my struggles more, they have gotten worse in that sense.
Thank you for your response. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
I had help from Disability Support Project with the form but they've been extremely slow in responding to my questions and I don't feel well supported to go into the tribunal.
Reading the guides on here is the thing that's making me wonder if it's worth starting over. I also think I need to have the form I submit in front of me during the assessment call because I forget so much and get confused and overwhelmed.
Would you say that saying things have gotten worse will allow me to discuss the things I hadn't noticed before? I would take that literally and because they haven't gotten worse as such, it's just that I understand it better and recognise my struggles more, they have gotten worse in that sense.
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3 months 1 week ago #294066 by BIS
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Hi IllicitFlame
I think it is perfectly applicable to say things have got worse with your greater awareness. That makes all your symptoms even more distressing, particularly when others struggle to understand them.
Whether you want to fight for the Tribunal or not - is up to you. There is nothing to stop you from starting the process again - obviously, they will know that you have applied before - and it may be mentioned when you are assessed, but you simply say that you weren't able to give a good enough account of yourself.
You still tell them that it is difficult to convey your struggles - otherwise, they will immediately think you have no problems! Just remember that the people reading your forms may have zero knowledge of your condition. Often, claimants assume that medical professionals should understand - but they don't, so you have to give them examples, and even if you're embarrassed by anything, don't hide it. In my personal view, ADHD and Autism are two of the most misunderstood conditions by PIP assessors.
If you have any further questions come back and ask and we will try and help
BIS
I think it is perfectly applicable to say things have got worse with your greater awareness. That makes all your symptoms even more distressing, particularly when others struggle to understand them.
Whether you want to fight for the Tribunal or not - is up to you. There is nothing to stop you from starting the process again - obviously, they will know that you have applied before - and it may be mentioned when you are assessed, but you simply say that you weren't able to give a good enough account of yourself.
You still tell them that it is difficult to convey your struggles - otherwise, they will immediately think you have no problems! Just remember that the people reading your forms may have zero knowledge of your condition. Often, claimants assume that medical professionals should understand - but they don't, so you have to give them examples, and even if you're embarrassed by anything, don't hide it. In my personal view, ADHD and Autism are two of the most misunderstood conditions by PIP assessors.
If you have any further questions come back and ask and we will try and help
BIS
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