Exposure to TCDD

Malignant neoplasm of the lung - Exposure to TCDD Factor

The chemical name for TCDD is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin.  It is commonly referred to as dioxin.

For the purposes of this SOP, the RMA defines inhaling, ingesting or having cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated with TCDD as:

• decanting or spraying.
• cleaning or maintaining equipment used to apply,
• being sprayed with,
• handling or sawing timber treated with,
• being in an environment shrouded in dust from timber treated with, or
• using cutting oils contaminated with,

Chemical agents contaminated by 2,3,7,8-TCDD

Last reviewed for CCPS 18 July 2007.

Preliminary questions [7647]

12144 there is some evidence that exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

35843 the veteran has experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at some time.

7648     the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and VEA service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the lung.

7652     the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the lung.

or

7653     the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and eligible service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the lung.

Clinical onset and operational service [7652]

35844 the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with 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.

35845 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with 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.

Clinical onset and eligible service [7653]

36251 the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

36252 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.