The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that 87 musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with payments reaching up to £778.40 every four weeks. As of January 2026, over 1.2 million adults receive PIP specifically for MSK conditions.
PIP payments range from £30.30 to £194.60 per week, supporting claimants with muscle and joint conditions affecting their daily living and mobility. The DWP categorizes successful claims under more than 500 health conditions, ensuring tailored support based on individual needs rather than just the diagnosis.
It’s important to understand that eligibility depends on how a condition impacts daily activities, not solely on the medical diagnosis. Many claimants have multiple conditions contributing to their difficulties.
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Below is the full list of musculoskeletal conditions recognized by the DWP for PIP claims:
- Osteoarthritis of Hip, Knee, and other joints
- Primary generalised Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Various Chronic Pain Syndromes
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic and Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Several Crystal Deposition Disorders (e.g., Gout, Pseudogout)
- Osteochondritis, Osteonecrosis, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis
- Paget’s Disease, Rickets
- Genetic and hereditary disorders like Achondroplasia, Marfan’s Syndrome, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Benign Bone Tumours
- Compartment Syndrome
- Fracture Complications and Sudek’s Atrophy
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis), Rotator Cuff Disorders, Shoulder Instability
- Elbow Disorders including Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Tendon Lesions
- Cervical and Lumbar Spine Conditions including Disc Lesions, Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis
- Back Pain (specific and non-specific), Kyphosis, Scoliosis, and related disorders
- Hip Disorders including Congenital Dislocation and Perthes Disease
- Knee Conditions such as Meniscal Lesions, Ligament Instability, Patellar Dislocation
- Foot and Ankle Conditions including Club Foot, Metatarsalgia, Hallux Valgus/Rigidus
- Limb Amputations (Upper and Lower)
- Injuries, Fractures, and Dislocations of Various Body Regions
- Other regional or localized musculoskeletal diseases
For claimants, knowing that PIP covers such a comprehensive range of conditions can be reassuring when seeking support. The focus remains on the degree to which these conditions affect independence and mobility.