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Don't be put off if they don't change the decision, not many decisions are overturned at this stage. More decisions are changed after the second stage of the challenge - if your mandatory reconsideration is turned down you can appeal to a tribunal.

If you want to challenge a decision on a closed claim (including the decision to close the claim), you will need to call the DWP helpline 0800 328 5644 and ask for the address to which to send your written request for mandatory reconsideration.

If you want to challenge a decision on a closed claim (including the decision to close the claim), you will need to call the DWP helpline 0800 328 5644 and ask for the address to which to send your written request for mandatory reconsideration.

The Tribunals Service statistics show that claimants are winning PIP and ESA appeals at the highest rate ever recorded. Overall, an extraordinary 73% of social security appeals are successful, with the claimant getting a better award than they originally received from the DWP.

The rate of success is also far higher for appeals against PIP claims that have been completely rejected, with DNS revealing earlier this year that one in seven (14 per cent) of all rejected PIP claims is eventually overturned, either at the mandatory reconsideration stage where DWP civil servants review decisions, ...

It usually takes up to 6 months for an appeal to be heard by the tribunal. Your appeal might be delayed unless you: send any evidence as soon as you can before the hearing. arrive at the hearing on time (if you're attending)

Nearly three-quarters of Personal Independence Payment assessments are now being overturned, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Justice. 72% of people who appealed after being turned down for PIP help won their case between July and September 2018.

The success rate for Mandatory Reconsideration, however, is far lower, with just 15% leading to a change in award.

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

PIP DECISION TIMESCALE: Processing delays mean most claimants are waiting longer in 2020 (around three months). Latest reports suggest that many people are having to wait an average of fourteen (14) weeks when making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (also called PIP).