Prognosis and duration of disabling effects
Alcohol dependence is often characterised by periods of remission and relapse. Where a person has received 2 or more courses of treatment or alcohol dependency has existed for more than 5 years there is unlikely to be any improvement.
Where complications e.g. neurological, liver etc exist, there is unlikely to be any improvement.
If evidence shows that the customer has an arrhythmia or cardiomyopathy as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Cardiac Arrhythmia or Cardiomyopathy guidance for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has Cirrhosis as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Cirrhosis guidance for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has cognitive impairment as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Organic Brain disorders guidance for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has peripheral neuropathy as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Alcoholic Peripheral Neuropathy page for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has Epilepsy as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Epilepsy guidance for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has Pancreatitis as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Pancreatic disease guidance for additional information.
If evidence shows that the customer has alcohol related amblyopia as a result of Alcohol misuse, then also consult the Vision guidance for additional information.
| Impairment | Date of Onset | Award Period |
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Alcohol misuse |
Less than 5 years More than 5 years |
2 year award Indefinite award |
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| Click on the above links for details of alcohol related complications including date of onset, award periods and disability codes. | ||
All information must be taken into account when considering the duration of disabling effects and the duration of disabling effects must be based on the particular circumstances of the individual claimant.
Amended April 2009
