Claiming pip

davieselite
davieselite Member Posts: 8
edited 10. Feb 2025, 11:46 in Work and financial support

Hi i was diagnosed with RA and psoriatic arthritis 3 yrs ago since then it's got worse and working full time is getting much harder so I thought I would try and apply for pip i did and it was denied, I have appealed this and am now waiting for a tribunal date. Since applying though things have gotten worse I now walk in constant pain and swelling in my left foot also my hand are so bad it's painfull to hold a cup of tea for any length of time. I'm not looking to give up work but reduce my hours. I'm after any help and advice do I get in touch with pip as I've not heard anything and it's getting me down and really worried for the future

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  • claudsl
    claudsl Moderator Posts: 148

    Hi @davieselite

    Firstly I'm sorry you are going through this and I am sure the financial worries are only adding to your stress and making your pains worse.

    I do think you may need to do a new claim though, as PIP claims are based on your circumstances at the time of applying, so if your pain has got worse you might need to submit a brand new claim. It would be worth contacting Citizen's Advice for help and advice, and I am pretty sure they are able to help with filling forms in. It's also important to gather as much medical evidence as possible to support your claim, so doctors letter and rheumatology letters, as well as prescription lists. It all helps.

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    I really hope you get sorted. All the best, Claudia x

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  • davieselite
    davieselite Member Posts: 8

    Hi thanks for your reply I did apeal the decision with pip it's now gone to tribunal awaiting a date but since then the pain discomfort and struggling with daily activities has worsened much worse

  • FlowerLady
    FlowerLady Member Posts: 6

    Hi I’m so sorry your been having a flare, stress has probably exacerbated yr disease

    Pips probably denied your claim as yr actually working full time, to them they see this as yr fit for work… having RA & psoriatic arthritis should be be enough for them to consider depending on how your answer, if you google how to fill in a pips claim form this might set you up to help you with answers at yr tribunal, wishing you good luck with that!
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