Sunburn
Malignant melanoma of the skin - Sunburn Factor
RMA definition
The RMA has defined sunburn as painful erythema [redness] of the skin of at least 48 hours duration or blistering of the skin, resulting from excessive exposure to sunlight.
It is not necessary to exhibit both redness and blistering - either is sufficient. Symptoms and signs usually appear in 1 to 24 hours following over-exposure to the sun. It is likely that most people who have grown up in Australia will have experienced at least one episode of sunburn as defined above. Information about the nature and scope of service duties may be found in Physical requirements, duties, and workplace hazards of specific military occupations.
Last reviewed for CCPS 26 September 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Sunburn - Malignant Melanoma of the Skin |
Preliminary questions [10831]
10833 the veteran has established the causal connection between the sunburn and VEA service for the clinical onset of malignant melanoma of the skin of side and site of the body.
10836 the veteran has established the causal connection between the sunburn and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant melanoma of the skin of side and site of the body.
or
10837 the veteran has established the causal connection between the sunburn and eligible service for the clinical onset of malignant melanoma of the skin of side and site of the body.
Clinical onset and operational service [10836]
10838 the veteran has suffered from sunburn, where the first episode of sunburn occurred at least two years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
10843 the veteran suffered from sunburn on operational service before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
10841 the sunburn on operational service before the clinical onset of malignant melanoma of side and site of the body was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
Clinical onset and eligible service [10837]
10839 the veteran has suffered from sunburn, where the first episode of sunburn occurred at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
10844 the veteran suffered from sunburn as a causal result of eligible service before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
10842 the sunburn on eligible service before the clinical onset of malignant melanoma of side and site of the body was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/alphabetic-index-statements-principles/m/malignant-melanoma-skin-b026/factors-ccps-26-september-2007-b026/sunburn