Nc'd.
Following over 20 years on disability benefit for mental health issues, at my last renewal I was awarded just under the necessary points and therefore lost my Personal Independence Payment. I appealed, which dragged on for nearly 2 years but unfortunately lost that (they kept me just under the points threshold as I didnt have a lot of medical evidence).
When I had been waiting 18 month for an appeal date, I submitted a new application and have received my notification today of enhanced Daily Living and standard Mobility. I have been awarded points for physical health re mobility, but not mental health. Both my original case worker and my GP feel I meet the criteria for enhanced mobility. This would be life changing.
I absolutely cannot bear the stress of going through another appeal, however have reluctantly conceded that doing a Mandatory Reconisderation would be possible. My case worker from last time cant take my case this time, and the thought of trying to cobble something together myself is simply too much, even though I have relevant case law etc.
I have googled and found legal advisors who will prepare letters etc for a reconsideration, but obviously they do charge. AIBU to use some of my initial payment of this new benefit to challenge the award, even though I know there is a risk of them taking it all away? To be honest I would rather drop down on the Daily Living side and go up on Mobility, but I know it doesnt work like that.