Mandatory Reconsiderations(MRs) (revisions) for PIP are where a decision maker looks again at the DWP's decision. Clients can submit new evidence and argue their case. The degree to which MRs lead to changes in the award has fluctuated over time. DWP Statistics show-
29% of MRs cleared in April 2022 led to a change in award, continuing the decrease since mid-2021. This rate is currently at a similar rate to mid-2019.
A new operational approach was introduced in 2019 when the Department began proactively contacting claimants, as appropriate, to collect further oral or written evidence at the MR stage. This saw a gradual increase in the proportion of awards changed since January 2019 (23%) to 40% in December 2019. If a client is unsuccessful they can appeal to an independent appeal tribunal
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