Malignant neoplasm of the lung - Being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze Factor
The wording of this factor in the Statement of Principles is "being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space". In the SOP for Malignant neoplasm of the lung the RMA has defined an enclosed space as "a substantially enclosed area, for example, the interior of a building, ship or aircraft, a covered workshop or factory".
Information about the scope and nature of service occupations may be found in Physical requirements, duties, and workplace hazards of specific military occupations.
Last reviewed for CCPS 18 July 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Being in an Atmosphere with a Visible Tobacco Smoke Haze | ||
| Claimant Report | Being in an Atmosphere with a Visible Tobacco Smoke Haze |
reliminary questions [4923]
31767 there is some evidence that being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
4926 the veteran has been in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space.
18187 the veteran has been in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours.
4932 the veteran was in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4927 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to tobacco smoke and VEA service for the malignant neoplasm of the lung.
4928 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to tobacco smoke and operational service for the malignant neoplasm of the lung.
or
4929 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exposure to tobacco smoke and eligible service for the malignant neoplasm of the lung.
Clinical onset and operational service [4928]
4936 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
5937 where operational service made a material contribution to the veteran being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, the first such exposure commenced at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
Clinical onset and eligible service [4929]
4937 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4938 where eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran being in an atmosphere with a visible tobacco smoke haze in an enclosed space for at least 5000 hours before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, the first such exposure commenced at least ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.