Malignant neoplasm of the pancreas - Chronic pancreatitis Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.
Preliminary questions [1359]
7613 there is some evidence that chronic pancreatitis may be a factor in the onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.
1360 the veteran has had chronic pancreatitis at some time.
1363 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the chronic pancreatitis and VEA service for malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.
5041 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the chronic pancreatitis and eligible service for malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.
or
1364 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the chronic pancreatitis and operational service for malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.
Clinical onset and operational service [1364]
the veteran had chronic pancreatitis at least two years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.1365 — the chronic pancreatitis is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [5041]
the veteran had chronic pancreatitis at least five years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.5042 — the chronic pancreatitis is causally related to eligible service.