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Additional Condition
Parkinson's Disease
Definition
A definite diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by a consultant neurologist. There must be permanent clinical impairment of motor function with associated tremor, rigidity of movement, or postural instability.
Claim Requirements
- Diagnosis by consultant neurologist
- Permanent motor impairment
- Characteristic symptoms present (tremor, rigidity, or postural instability)
Exclusions
- Drug-induced Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Plus syndromes
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