PIP Decision - Get Mandatory Reconsideration Notice (2024)

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PIP Decision - Get Mandatory Reconsideration Notice? ›

The best way to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition is to write to the DWP at the address on your decision letter. You can use the Mandatory Reconsideration request form or write your request in a letter. You can also ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration.

Getting your mandatory reconsideration result

Your payment for PIP will be backdated. If the decision was about a new claim, they'll backdate your PIP to the date you made the claim. If the decision was about an ongoing claim, they'll backdate your PIP to the date it was stopped or reduced.

In fact, the Mandatory Reconsideration success rate is under 20 per cent. But don't let that put you off – if you feel you are entitled to challenge a decision or if you're not sure, speak to a financial adviser to learn more about financial planning and how to cope with money worries.

The Government's figure for the mandatory reconsideration success rate is under 20%.

Some reconsiderations take two weeks, some take several months. If you have not received your Mandatory Reconsideration Notice. See full definition , it is a good idea to call the DWP after: 2 weeks to check they have logged your Mandatory Reconsideration.

The best way to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration. See full definition is to write to the DWP at the address on your decision letter. You can use the Mandatory Reconsideration request form or write your request in a letter. You can also ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration.

The DWP or HMRC will look at your whole benefit claim again. This means they might decide you should get less benefit or you can't get the benefit at all. If you're not sure whether to challenge a decision, get help from an adviser before you ask for mandatory reconsideration.

Don't hesitate to contact Disability Claims. As of February 2024 we have a 98.65% Tribunal success rate, based on 716 appeals.

The success rates for benefits appeals overall was 62%, but this varies according to the benefit involved: PIP 69%, up 1% DLA 61%, down 5%

70% of the DWP decisions cleared at a tribunal hearing were “overturned” (which is where the decision is revised in favour of the customer) 8% of initial decisions following a PIP assessment have been appealed and 3% have been overturned at a tribunal hearing.

How long do you get to ask for a mandatory reconsideration? ›

You usually need to ask for mandatory reconsideration within one month of the date on your decision letter. If you're writing, the letter or form must arrive by then. If you do not have your decision letter, contact the office where you applied for the benefit.

I would like to request reconsideration of your decision of [insert: date of decision, i.e. date given on the decision letter] that I [am not eligible for PIP/ not eligible for the Mobility component/ the Daily Living component/ should be awarded Standard Rate Mobility/ Standard Rate Daily Living (delete as appropriate ...

In the last month, Benefits and Work has heard from four members who have received a backdated payment of PIP because of errors relating to the “Engaging with other people face to face” activity. Payments have ranged from £5,000 to £12,000.

Providing your PIP award is in payment then Yes your award will stay in payment whilst you appeal the decision. Your award will either stay the same once a decision has been made, or will either increase or decrease.

You can write a letter telling us why you do not agree with your decision. Please send your letter to the address on your decision letter. If you do not have a decision letter, contact the office where you applied for the benefit. You can also fill in a Mandatory Reconsideration request form.

A clerical mistake or a misunderstanding about your qualifications are good reasons to request a reconsideration. State the facts: You can write to someone who you believe can help reconsider your case, but they may not be familiar with the circ*mstances before you reach out to them.

You usually need to ask for mandatory reconsideration within one month of the date on your decision letter. If you're writing, the letter or form must arrive by then. If you do not have your decision letter, contact the office where you applied for the benefit.