Simple [Specific] Phobias
If a phobia persists into adult life, then it usually follows a chronic course.
Exposure treatment can achieve long-term cure in about half of patients with specific phobias.
| Impairment | Date of Onset | Award Period |
|---|---|---|
Customers under 50 years of age-: Simple (specific) phobia |
Less than 5 years |
2 year award |
More than 5 years |
5 year award |
|
Customers over 50 years of age-: Simple (specific) phobia |
Less than 5 years |
2 year award |
More than 5 years |
Indefinite award |
|
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
