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Repatriation Medical Authority Statement

Malignant neoplasm of the larynx - Exposure to TCDD Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 18 July 2006.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Exposure to a Chemical Agent Contaminated By 2,3,7,8 TCDD (Dioxin) [CR9258]

Preliminary questions [12050]

12144

there is some evidence that exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

12104the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the larynx.

Clinical onset and operational service [12104]

35843 the veteran has experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at some time.

35844

the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

35845

operational service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.