'I was denied PIP because I can drive but won at tribunal after 15-month fight'

Yahoo

4 hours ago

A person has shared how their wife was awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following a 15-month 'fight'.
The cash was initially denied because she can drive and work, their spouse said.
But following a lengthy battle and tribunal, she has finally been awarded the financial support for her conditions including: ADHD, anxiety and mobility issues.
The story was shared on Reddit earlier this month and has since given hope to other users on the site who are going through issues with their benefit claim.
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The woman's spouse wrote: "Just want to give a positive story. Today, after a 15-month fight, my wife won PIP at the tribunal.
"We had got some advice beforehand and a submission was given to the courts on Tuesday about the point we wanted to argue.
"Today, as we arrived, my wife received a few missed calls from a private number. She passed her phone to me to answer, and it was a lady from the court/ hearing advising us that we did not need to attend as the judge had ruled the appeal was won.
"I advised we were at the courts and she came out and spoke to us in person and advised the judge had ruled [that] the appeal had been won on both daily living and mobility.
"Originally DWP had awarded 0 points with the reasoning being as my wife is employed and can drive she must be able to do other tasks.
"We were advised at the courts that just because someone works does not mean they do not struggle to do so.
"Enhanced awarded on daily living and mobility. Conditions: ADHD, ASD 2 , anxiety and depression as well as issues with mobility.
"Now we wait for the letter to arrive with the full details."
In response, people were quick to congratulate the person on their win.
One person said: "So glad she got the result she deserved and thanks for posting."
A second added: "Firstly well done and secondly another example of why you should also go to tribunal and not give up."
In a reply to this comment, the original poster said: "Thank you. Not going to lie, it was such a relief it was won without having to sit through it and be questioned."
Another person wrote: "Congrats! Really happy for you and your wife!"
"I'm glad you finally got the outcome you were entitled to and your long battle has ended positively," one user said.
Another added: "I'm so pleased to read that people are fighting and winning for the help they are entitled to."
The government website states: "Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:
a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition
"You can get PIP even if you're working, have savings or are getting most other benefits."