Question 1

How many people win their PIP appeal?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 70% of PIP appeals that go to an independent tribunal are decided in the claimant's favour. This is because many initial PIP decisions are made without proper consideration of the evidence.

Question 2

What conditions can win a PIP appeal?

Accepted Answer

Any health condition or disability that affects your daily living or mobility can win a PIP appeal. Common successful appeals involve mental health conditions, chronic pain, neurological conditions, autoimmune diseases, and mobility impairments. What matters is how the condition affects you, not the diagnosis itself.

Question 3

How long does a PIP appeal take?

Accepted Answer

A Mandatory Reconsideration typically takes 2-6 weeks. If you proceed to tribunal, the hearing is usually scheduled 3-9 months after lodging your appeal. The total process from initial decision to tribunal outcome can take 6-12 months.