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That's what I thought too. We had to redo our applications several years back because the original ones from back in the 80's asked all sorts of medical questions.

Originally Posted by Stearns

You know, this may be beside the point, but I didn't think employers were allowed to ask about a candidate's health issues, even as follow-up to disclosure from the applicant.

If you're not able to avoid the gap issue and you aren't comfortable "fudging", perhaps you could say you had a health issue that is now resolved and leave it at that?