Alzheimer-type dementia - Cigarette smoking Factor
This factor deals with the personal use of cigarettes ie it does not include passive smoking.
If there is a history of cigarette smoking it will be necessary to obtain information about:
- the quantity smoked (either tailor-made cigarettes per day or hand-rolled cigarettes in ounces per week or a combination of both);
- 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 16 September 2011.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
Preliminary questions [41438]
5803 the veteran has ever smoked cigarettes.
41450 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and VEA service for the clinical onset of Alzheimer-type dementia.
41451 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of Alzheimer-type dementia.
or
41452 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and eligible service for the clinical onset of Alzheimer-type dementia.
Clinical onset and operational service [41451]
41532 the veteran had smoked at least 20 pack-years of cigarettes before the clinical onset of Alzheimer-type dementia and, where smoking has ceased, the clinical onset occurred within five years of cessation.
3116 the veteran has some period or periods of cigarette smoking that are causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [41452]
41532 the veteran had smoked at least 20 pack-years of cigarettes before the clinical onset of Alzheimer-type dementia and, where smoking has ceased, the clinical onset occurred within five years of cessation.
3521 the veteran has some period or periods of cigarette smoking that are causally related to eligible service.