Cigar smoking
Intracerebral haemorrhage - Cigar smoking Factor
If there is a history of cigar smoking it will be necessary to obtain information about:
- the quantity smoked (the number of cigars smoked per week);
- when this took place; and
- the reasons for smoking.
The evidence gathered should be as complete and accurate as possible. Information already held in departmental files, eg in previous statements and clinical notes, should not be overlooked. Conflicting evidence should be resolved.
Before a causal link between a smoking habit and service may be established, consideration must be given to Repatriation Commission Guideline CM5030 - Guideline for claims assessors on smoking and alcohol related conditions and military service.
Last reviewed for CCPS 24 May 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
Preliminary questions [37236]
22889 there is some evidence that cigar smoking may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
4915 the veteran has ever smoked cigars.
37260 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and VEA service for the clinical onset of intracerebral haemorrhage.
37261 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of intracerebral haemorrhage.
or
37262 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and eligible service for the clinical onset of intracerebral haemorrhage.
Clinical onset and operational service [37261]
37270 the veteran smoked an average of at least three cigars per day for at least the one year before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, a cerebrovascular accident.
4921 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [37262]
37914 the veteran smoked an average of at least three eligible service cigars per day for at least the one year before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, a cerebrovascular accident.
4922 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to eligible service.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/cerebrovascular-accident-g010-i61i63g450g451g4/rulebase-intracerebral-haemorrhage/cigar-smoking