Undiagnosed and applying for personal independence payment

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I'm applying for PIP for my schizoaffective and Asperger's issues. Can I include my epilepsy-like symptoms in the forms? I've had three grand mals fairly recently, have had an abnormal EEG, suffer from migraines, auras, and déjà vus, have a terrible memory, have had attacks of complete amnesia, and shake and twitch a lot, but am not diagnosed.
 
Every country has different rules but I'm pretty sure that wherever you are you need a medical diagnosis to justify a claim of any illness.

At least I believe that to be the rule in Canada, US, UK and Europe.
 
Hi, yes you can include everything that you suffer from, diagnosed or not :)


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In Canada, you need a medically diagnosed condition, signed by a doctor, in order to qualify for assistance.
 
Hi Emily,

How are things going with your PIP assessment going if you don't mind me asking... as I know epilepsy is also included when applying.
 
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