Ischaemic heart disease - A drug from the specified list Factor
The RMA has specified the following drugs:
- cocaine
- D-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
- heroin
- marijuana
- phencyclidine (angel dust)
Last reviewed for CCPS 27 April 2010.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Use of a Specified Drug | ||
| Medical Report | Use of a Specified Drug |
Preliminary questions [38926]
38953 there is some evidence that using a drug from the specified list may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
38954 the veteran has established the causal connection between using a drug from the specified list and operational service for ischaemic heart disease.
38955 the veteran has established the causal connection between using a drug from the specified list and operational service for the clinical onset of ischaemic heart disease.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
38956 the veteran has established the causal connection between using a drug from the specified list and operational service for the clinical worsening of ischaemic heart disease.
Clinical onset and operational service [38955]
38957 the veteran used a drug from the specified list on operational service.
38958 on operational service, the veteran used a drug from the specified list within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38960 the veteran's use of a drug from the specified list on operational service within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
38963 the veteran's use of a drug from the specified list was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.
38964 as a result of the identified illness or injury, the veteran used a drug from the specified list within the 72 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38966 the identified illness or injury, as a result of which the veteran used a drug from the specified list, is causally related to operational service.
Clinical worsening and operational service [38956]
38957 the veteran used a drug from the specified list on operational service.
38959 on operational service, the veteran used a drug from the specified list within the 72 hours before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
38961 the veteran's use of a drug from the specified list on operational service within the 72 hours before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
38962 the veteran's use of a drug from the specified list on operational service within the 72 hours before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration occurred as a causal result of operational service.
or
38963 the veteran's use of a drug from the specified list was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.
38965 as a result of the identified illness or injury, the veteran used a drug from the specified list within the 72 hours before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
38966 the identified illness or injury, as a result of which the veteran used a drug from the specified list, is causally related to operational service.
38967 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, as a result of which the veteran used a drug from the specified list, is causally related.