SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Disability: supplementary provision

Part 1Determination of disability

8Progressive conditions

1

This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—

a

P has a progressive condition,

b

as a result of that condition P has an impairment which has (or had) an effect on P’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, but

c

the effect is not (or was not) a substantial adverse effect.

2

P is to be taken to have an impairment which has a substantial adverse effect if the condition is likely to result in P having such an impairment.

3

Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed description to be treated as being, or as not being, progressive.