Acute pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis - Acute pancreatitis Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 21 June 2002.

Clinical onset and operational service [31998]

32000 there is some evidence that acute pancreatitis may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

10617 the veteran has suffered from acute pancreatitis at some time.

10625 the veteran suffered from acute pancreatitis before the clinical onset of chronic pancreatitis.

32008 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute pancreatitis and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic pancreatitis.

10627 — the acute pancreatitis is causally related to operational service.