87 Musculoskeletal Conditions That May Qualify for Enhanced PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognizes a list of 87 musculoskeletal and related conditions that may make individuals eligible for the enhanced daily living component of PIP (approximately £110.40/week). This list includes conditions such as:

• Arthritis types: osteoarthritis (hip, knee, other joints), rheumatoid, psoriatic, reactive

• Pain and fatigue syndromes: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, unspecified chronic pain

• Spinal and bone disorders: scoliosis, spinal stenosis, lumbar disc lesions, osteogenesis imperfecta, Marfan’s syndrome

• Shoulder and elbow conditions: frozen shoulder, rotator cuff disorders, golfer’s and tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome

• Foot and lower limb issues: bursitis, ligament instability, hallux valgus, amputations (upper and/or lower limbs)

• Fracture-related or trauma conditions: pelvic, spinal, thorax, upper/lower limb injuries; Sudek’s atrophy, fracture complications

• Genetic disorders and abnormal bone development: achondroplasia, rickets, hereditary multiple exostosis, osteomalacia, osteoporosis

• …and many others across musculoskeletal categories.

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The full list includes all 87 condition names and categories. It's important to note that eligibility is determined not solely by the diagnosis but by how the condition impacts everyday living tasks, such as dressing, cooking, bathing, and managing medication.

General Musculoskeletal Conditions

1. Osteoarthritis of Hip

2. Osteoarthritis of Knee

3. Osteoarthritis of other single joint

4. Primary generalized Osteoarthritis

5. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

6. Fibromyalgia

7. Pain syndromes – chronic – other/type not known

8. Ankylosing spondylitis

9. Arthritis – Psoriatic

10. Arthritis – Reactive

11. Inflammatory arthritis – other/type not known

12. Juvenile chronic arthritis (Still’s disease)

13. Rheumatoid arthritis

14. Crystal deposition disorders – other/type not known

15. Gout

16. Pseudogout

17. Osteochondritis

18. Osteonecrosis

19. Osteomalacia

20. Osteoporosis

21. Other metabolic and endocrine disorders of the musculoskeletal system

22. Paget’s disease

23. Rickets

24. Achondroplasia

25. Epiphyseal dysplasia – multiple

26. Genetic disorders/dysplasias/malformations – other/type

27. Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis)

28. Hypermobility syndrome

29. Marfan’s syndrome

30. Osteogenesis imperfecta

31. Tumours of bone – benign

32. Compartment syndrome (Volkmann’s ischaemia)

33. Fracture complications – other/type not known

34. Sudek’s atrophy

35. Generalised musculoskeletal disease – other/type not known

Regional or Specific Disorders

Shoulder Disorders

36. Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) 37. Rotator cuff disorder 38. Shoulder disorders – other/type not known 39. Shoulder instability

Elbow Disorders

40. Elbow disorders – other/type not known 41. Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) 42. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Wrist and Hand Disorders

43. Carpal tunnel syndrome 44. Dupuytren’s contracture 45. Tendon lesions 46. Tenosynovitis 47. Wrist and hand disorders – other/type not known

Neck and Upper Spine

48. Cervical disc lesion 49. Cervical spondylosis 50. Neck disorders – other/type not known 51. Whiplash injury

Back Pain and Spinal Conditions

52. Back pain – non-specific (mechanical) 53. Back pain – specific – other/type not known 54. Kyphosis 55. Lumbar disc lesion 56. Lumbar spondylosis (osteoarthritis of the spine) 57. Schuermann’s disease 58. Scoliosis 59. Spinal stenosis

60. Spondylolisthesis

Hip and Lower Limb Conditions

61. Dislocation of the hip – congenital 62. Hip disorders – other/type not known63. Perthes disease 64. Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

Knee Disorders

65. Bursitis 66. Chondromalacia patellae 67. Knee disorders – other/type not known 68. Ligamentous instability of knee 69. Meniscal lesions 70. Osgood–Schlatter’s disease 71. Osteochondritis dissecans 72. Patellar dislocation – recurrent

Ankle and Foot Disorders

73. Ankle and foot disorders – other/type not known

74. Club foot (talipes) 75. Forefoot pain (metatarsalgia)76. Hallux valgus/rigidus

Amputations

77. Amputation – lower limb(s) 78. Amputation – upper limb(s)

79. Amputations – upper and lower limb(s)

Injuries / Fracture / Dislocation

80. Abdomen – injuries/fracture/dislocation

81. Lower limb – injuries/fracture/dislocation 82. Multiple – injuries/fracture/dislocation 83. Pelvis – injuries/fracture/dislocation 84. Spine – injuries/fracture/dislocation 85. Thorax – injury/fracture/dislocation 86. Upper limb – injury/fracture/dislocation

Regional or Localised 87. Musculoskeletal disease – regional/localised – other/type not known

What This Means for You

• Being on this list does not guarantee PIP, including the enhanced daily living rate. Your functional limitations—how your condition affects daily tasks and mobility—are the key factors in the PIP assessment.

• If your diagnosis isn’t on the list, that doesn’t automatically disqualify you. PIP assessors their focus decision on the real-world impact of a condition.

• This list is frequently cited to highlight conditions commonly associated with successful PIP claims—but the DWP retains discretion in each individual case.

What You Can Do Next

1. Check if your condition is included in the list of 87 conditions—this can strengthen your PIP claim.

2. Focus on explaining how it affects daily living, with detailed examples and evidence from healthcare providers, to score higher in your assessment.

3. Be mindful of upcoming rule changes if you plan to apply from or after November 2026—the eligibility threshold will be stricter.

4. If already receiving PIP, your current entitlement isn’t automatically affected—but you may need reassessment if your award period ends.

Summary

You now have the complete breakdown of the 87 musculoskeletal conditions that could potentially strengthen a PIP claim. If you’d like help with writing your form or checking your application—such as describing how these conditions affect your ability to cook, dress, or get around— please feel free to email maria@benefitiaforms.co.uk.