Crohn's disease

Anal fissure - Crohn's disease Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 30 June 1999.

Preliminary questions [17533]

17600 there is some evidence that Crohn's disease may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

3717 the veteran has Crohn's disease.

17562 the veteran was suffering from Crohn's disease before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

17564 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the Crohn's disease and VEA service for the clinical onset of anal fissure.

17565 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the Crohn's disease and operational service for the clinical onset of anal fissure.

or

17566 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the Crohn's disease and eligible service for the clinical onset of anal fissure.

Clinical onset and operational service [17565]

3722 — the Crohn's disease is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [17566]

3723 — the Crohn's disease is causally related to eligible service.