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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
DLA was about what you had and the change to PIP meant it was about how it affected you. Camerons idea was that some people cope with disabilities better than others and advances in aids can sometimes make certain disabilities less onerous. This was designed to save money.
However, this system has ended up costing more, so it has been suggested that PIP be changed, with the DLA style of assessing based on condition and severity being used once again.
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From old Decision Makers' Guide on DLA.
Care Component.
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Lowest rate
61063 The lowest rate is awarded to people who are so severely disabled physically or mentally that
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Mobility.
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61319 Virtually unable to walk means unable to walk to any appreciable extent or practically unable to walk. The base point is a total inability to walk. It is extended to take in people who can technically walk but only to an insignificant extent
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61321 All aspects of a claimant’s walking ability must be considered, which result from physical disablement, and an evaluation of its quality then made. This is on the basis that firstly, walking achieved only with severe discomfort is discounted and secondly, that appropriate attention is paid to manner, speed, distance and time. All factors must be viewed before the onset of severe discomfort.
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DLA may not have a points system, but the degree to which they are affected is relevant.