Malignant neoplasm of the bladder - Pipe smoking Factor
If there is a history of pipe smoking it will be necessary to obtain information about:
· the quantity smoked (ascertain tobacco smoked per week in grams or ounces; 1 ounce = 28 grams);
· 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.
NB The SOP factor dealing with pipe smoking covers only the smoking of tobacco. It does not include non-tobacco products such as marijuana or hashish. This is because the RMA SOP factors refer to "cigarettes or the equivalent thereof in other tobacco products".
Last Reviewed for CCPS 12 March 2008.
INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTS
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Formqt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [11715]
22895 there is some evidence that pipe smoking may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
11775 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and VEA service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the bladder.
11776 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the bladder.
or
11777 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and eligible service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the bladder.
CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [11776]
11778 the veteran smoked at least 2.5 pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4911 the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to operational service.
CLINICAL ONSET AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [11777]
11779 the veteran smoked at least 5 pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4913 the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to eligible service.