Inhaling chemical agents contaminated by TCDD

Hodgkin's lymphoma - Inhaling chemical agents contaminated by TCDD Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 20 April 2005.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Inhaling Chemical Agents Contaminated by 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin) [CR9200]

Preliminary questions [34383]

34384

there is some evidence that inhaling or absorbing chemical agents contaminated by TCDD may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

34385 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inhalation or absorption of chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and operational service for the clinical onset of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Clinical onset and operational service [34385]

34386 the veteran has inhaled or absorbed a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at some time.

34387

the veteran has inhaled or absorbed a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

34388

operational service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation or absorption of a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.