Malignant neoplasm of the colorectum - Alteration in dietary pattern - unprocessed meat Factor
The Statement of Principles refers to “unprocessed beef, veal, pork, lamb or mutton”. In other words this SOP factor concerns red meat only, and does not include white meat such as chicken and turkey. “Unprocessed” means not smoked, or cured.
- Portion sizes of unprocessed meat
- Meat consumption during service
- Civilian meat consumption
- Processed meat product
Last reviewed for CCPS 26 August 2004.
Investigative Documents
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Type |
Title |
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| Claimant Report | Altered Dietary Pattern - Malignant Neoplasm of the Colorectum |
Preliminary questions [14798]
32228 there is some evidence that the veteran had an altered pattern of consumption of unprocessed meat.
32234 the veteran has established the causal connection between consuming unprocessed meat and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the colorectum.
Clinical onset and operational service [32234]
32231 the veteran's average daily total consumption of unprocessed meat increased as specified in the Statement of Principles.
32232 the increase in the veteran's average daily total consumption of unprocessed meat as specified in the Statement of Principles occurred at least 20 years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
32230 the veteran's consumption of unprocessed meat increased during operational service.
32229 the increase in the veteran's average daily total consumption of unprocessed meat as a result of operational service made a material contribution to the requirements specified in the Statement of Principles.
or
32236 the veteran's increased consumption of unprocessed meat was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.
32238 the increase in the veteran's average daily total consumption of unprocessed meat as a consequence of the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to the requirements specified in the Statement of Principles.
32239 the identified injury or illness which caused the increase in average daily total consumption of unprocessed meat is causally related to operational service.