Exposure to the varicella-zoster virus

Chicken pox - Exposure to the varicella-zoster virus Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 26 September 2007.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Exposure to the Chicken Pox Virus - Chicken Pox [CR9021]

Preliminary questions [7481]

7485the veteran has been exposed to the varicella-zoster virus at some time.

7492the veteran was exposed to the varicella-zoster virus between 10 and 21 days prior to the clinical onset of chicken pox. [Default true]

7486the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to the varicella-zoster virus and VEA service for the clinical onset of chicken pox.

7489the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to the varicella-zoster virus and operational service for the clinical onset of chicken pox.

or

7490the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to the varicella-zoster virus and eligible service for the clinical onset of chicken pox.

Clinical onset and operational service [7489]

7493

as a causal result of operational service, the veteran was exposed to the varicella-zoster virus between 10 and 21 days before the clinical onset of chicken pox.

7497

the veteran's exposure to the varicella-zoster virus between 10 and 21 days before the clinical onset of chicken pox, on operational service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

Clinical onset and eligible service [7490]

7495

as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran was exposed to the varicella-zoster virus between 10 and 21 days before the clinical onset of chicken pox.

7498

the veteran's exposure to the varicella-zoster virus between 10 and 21 days before the clinical onset of chicken pox, on eligible service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

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