5.16.3.2 Operational methods of assessment when all conditions stabilised

Once all conditions have stabilised, lifestyle effects are to be assessed by applying Tables 22.1 to 22.5 in Chapter 22 in accordance with that chapter. There are three optional methods of assessing lifestyle effects:

• Option 1 allows the claimant to self-assess the effects of the accepted conditions on his or her lifestyle;
• Option 2 is to be used if the claimant chooses not to self-assess or to complete a Lifestyle Questionnaire;
• Option 3 is to be used if the claimant completes a Lifestyle Questionnaire.

The claimant may choose which of these methods is to be used for his or her assessment. Where no option has been or can be chosen, the delegate is to determine a lifestyle rating by following Option 2. See Chapter 22: Lifestyle Effects of GARP M for more information.