Progressive conditions
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8(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.