Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)

A loss of blood flow to a part of the brain causing a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction. Sometimes referred to as a "mini-stroke".

Things to consider

Age at diagnosis and current age
Number of attacks
Sequelae

Tobacco use
Cholesterol and blood pressure
Other risk factors (for example, diabetes, coronary heart disease, depression, epilepsy)

What response can you expect?

1 episode or more
Within 6 months of the last episode:	declined
More than 6 months since the last episode:
Age under 40 at the time of application	rated +175 to +350 or declined
Age 40 or more at the time of application	rated of +50 to +350 or declined
Caused by taking an oral contraceptive:	rated +50, standard possible after 5 years, if recovery complete and no risk factors

1 episode or more
Within 5 years of the episode:	declined
More than 5 years since the episode:
Age 50 or less at the time of application	declined
Over age 50 at the time of application, with few or no sequelae	rated +150 and a waiting period of 120 days, or declined
Caused by taking an oral contraceptive:
Within 2 years of the episode	declined
More than 2 years since the episode	rated +50 minimum or declined