Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder is a chronic condition. Spontaneous remission is rare and exacerbations are common.
| Impairment | Date of Onset | Award Period |
|---|---|---|
Customers under 50 years of age-: Generalised Anxiety Disorder | Less than 5 years | 2 year award |
More than 5 years | 5 year award |
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Customers over 50 years of age-: Generalised Anxiety Disorder | Less than 5 years | 2 year award |
More than 5 years | Indefinite award |
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Customers under 50 years of age-: Other anxiety disorder / type not known | Less than 5 years | 2 year award |
More than 5 years | 5 year award |
|
Customers over 50 years of age-: Other anxiety disorder / type not known | Less than 5 years | 2 year award |
More than 5 years | Indefinite award |
All information must be taken into account when considering the duration of disabling effects and the duration of disabling effects must be based on the particular circumstances of the individual claimant
Amended May 2009
