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<p /> <p>Entitlement to DLA is not based on the diagnosis of a disease or whether
a person has a degenerative medical condition. DLA is awarded to people who have care
and/.or mobility needs because of severe disability. Award lengths are set according
to the extent that care and/or mobility needs may change over time. For those with
a degenerative condition fixed term awards allow the Department to periodically review,
and where necessary, increase the levels of financial support should care/mobility
needs have increased.</p><p> </p><p>Claims to DLA are dealt with by DWP decision makers,
who refer to Departmental guidance <em>the Children’s A-Z of Medical </em>Conditions
which sets out the main care and mobility needs likely to arise from different disabling
conditions. If necessary, further information is gathered from health professionals
dealing with the claimant, or in the case of a child, from their school.</p><p> </p><p>DLA
can be awarded indefinitely to any claimant depending on their individual circumstances.</p>
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