The latest figures show that during the 2022/23 financial year, some 5,300 people successfully challenged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over its initial decision not to award them Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Of that total, some 1,500 claimants have also been awarded at least one enhanced payment rate of either the daily living or mobility component of the disability benefit through the Mandatory Reconsideration process.
The figures include Mandatory Reconsideration outcomes up to December 30, 2022, which means the number of successful appeals could increase as more data is collated.
During the 2021/22 financial year, 24,100 PIP claimants had an award decision given through Mandatory Reconsideration with 7,600 receiving at least one enhanced component payment rate.
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