Phimosis

Non melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin - Phimosis Factor

Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis is so tight that it cannot be pulled back (retracted) to reveal the head (glans) of the penis. Phimosis may be present at birth. It also can be caused by an infection, or by scar tissue that formed as a result of injury or chronic inflammation. Another cause of phimosis is balanitis, which leads to scarring and tightness of the foreskin. Immediate medical attention is necessary if the condition makes urination difficult or impossible.

Phimosis is not to be confused with paraphimosis which occurs when the foreskin, once retracted, cannot return to its original location.

Last reviewed for CCPS 26 September 2007.

Preliminary questions [34526]

34547 there is some evidence that phimosis may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

34548 any condition under consideration is of the glans penis or prepuce of the penis.

34549 the veteran has had phimosis at some time.

34550 the veteran had phimosis for a period of at least two years at some time.

34551 the veteran had phimosis for a period of at least two years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

34552  the veteran has established the causal connection between phimosis and VEA service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.

34553   the veteran has established the causal connection between phimosis and operational service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.

or

34554   the veteran has established the causal connection between phimosis and eligible service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.

Clinical onset and operational service [34553]

34555  the veteran's phimosis is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [34554]

34556  the veteran's phimosis is causally related to eligible service.