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What people say
Condition
Neutral umbrella for any diagnosed or reported health issue.
Ladder step 1: What happened — What words do you naturally use to describe it?
This is
- Useful when you are unsure of illness vs injury
- Common on forms and medical certificates
This is not
- A substitute for explaining work impact
- A policy-defined claim ground by itself
ClaimBuddy resources
Cross-links to Clinical Atlas, glossary, traps, and policy terms — hover for a quick summary.
Evidence
Medical certificate , specialist report
Often mixed with
A form may say ' pre-existing condition ' — that does not automatically defeat post-cover deterioration .