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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)

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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
All cases: declined
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