Still Waiting For PIP Decision

I sent off my PIP renewal forms in March 2024, my 3 year award expires next month. I had a text back in March to say they had received it but nothing since then. My last two renewals have been paper based only. Last time I chased it in 2021, after 5 months, they had made a decision but hadn't informed me, someone hadn't updated the system.

I'm wondering if the same thing has happened again or if I'm still in a backlog. Its been 6 months, is it worth chasing up or shall I just continue waiting. Thanks.

By coincidence I had a letter from DWP over the weekend to say my PIP has been extended for a year as no decision has been made. So at least I'm still being paid but the wait continues. I'm guessing this is becoming more commonplace.

Also since submitting review forms I've had two further issues. I have Ehlers Danlos amongst other things and have always had functional and mechanical issues in my feet. I get special orthotics made via NHS which I made a point of mentioning, however I have been experiencing particularly severe pain in my right foot which under x ray has revealed flat feet, osteoarthritis in my arch and a partial dislocation of one of my bones.

I'm awaiting an MRI to see if there is any soft tissue involvement. If the conservative measures dont work I could be looking at foot reconstruction surgery which can take 12 months or more for rehab.

I've also developed rotator cuff issues in right shoulder ( had them in my left a few years ago). Its very painful, interferes with sleep and restricts movement and function of my arm. I'm due a steroid injection soon but worst case scenario could be surgery. I have been referred to orthopaedics in case the injection fails.

I'm just wondering if its worth updating DWP with these diagnosis as although my foot was hurting at the time of the review I was hoping it was a temporary issue that would settle with the new orthotics I collected in May. I did mention it several times but was unaware of the severity or nature of the problem, and the shoulder issue has developed since I sent off the forms.