Ahhh, cool. I was going to do law, but my memory isnt good enough to remember all the case law, unfortunately - and yes, the hill is pretty harsh!

I did not appeal the PIP ruling - I appealed a disability benefit ruling a couple of years ago, went all the way to tribunal with it and ended up getting nowhere. I guess it just seemed very clear cut to me that I wasnt going to get anywhere so I didnt bother. Which isnt the best idea, probably, but on balance, I thought it was the right idea at the time. I don't know, maybe I should have appealed it - I think a part of me was just tired of being turned down and wasting my time. Depending on what the diagnosis turns out to be, I may reapply, but that will be some way in the future, I think. x