Exposure to mustard gas

Malignant neoplasm of the larynx - Exposure to mustard gas Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 18 July 2006.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Exposure to Mustard Gas [CR049]

Preliminary questions [12551]

12966

there is some evidence that an exposure to mustard gas may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

3531 the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at some time.

12079 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to mustard gas and VEA service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the larynx.

12080 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to mustard gas and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the larynx.

or

12081 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to mustard gas and eligible service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the larynx.

Clinical onset and operational service [12080]

35465

the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35467

on operational service, the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35470

the exposure to mustard gas on operational service at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

Clinical onset and eligible service [12081]

35466

the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35468

on eligible service, the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35469

on eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran was exposed to mustard gas at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35471

the exposure to mustard gas on eligible service at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

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