CAPITA report partly completed used as evidence for withdrawal of DLA following re-assessment for PIP

We have a case with a PIP Capita report that is only part completed - literally part completed as it includes the ‘prompting’ questions for the Capita assessor. No recommendations or information included in any of the usual tick boxes for the descriptors and the additional evidence provided appear to have been effectively ignored/disregarded by both assessor and DWP.

The Decision Maker has re-issued another copy of this ‘report’ following request but no other information to support their decision to withdraw the DLA and not award PIP.

Client has a severe Acquired Brain Injury and receives comprehensive and on-going support both in the community and in their work place but no points awarded for any aspect of the claim.

All thoughts and suggestions on challenging a report of this ‘quality’ would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance :)

medical evidence - copies of relevant gp and hospital records and from the various support providers.

I’ve had similar. I’ve tried raising complaints but it’s just about impossible to get anyone sensible to take ownership of it. Unfortunately, I think you’ll just have to go through the usual MR/appeal proocedure however frustrating (and stressful) it is.

Make a point in your Tribunal Submission of pointing out that the assessment has not been correctly carried out, therefore it cannot have any probative value.