In the 52 months between April 2013 and July 2017, the latest dates for which data is available, 57,910 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decisions which were initially disallowed, and where this decision was upheld at mandatory reconsideration (MR), were overturned at appeal. This represents 2% of all PIP decisions in this time.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> Period covered: April 2013 \u2013 July 2017 (latest available data).<\/p>"}
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