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Repatriation Medical Authority Statement
Malignant neoplasm of the pancreas - Exposure to DDT Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 30 November 2013.
Investigative Documents
Claimant Report - Spraying or Decanting of DDT - Malignant Neoplasm of the Pancreas [CR9016]
Preliminary questions [5054]
there is some evidence that exposure to DDT may be a factor in the onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.5056 — the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to DDT and operational service for the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.
Clinical onset and operational service [5056]
23802 the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with DDT on more days than not for a cumulative period of at least 12 months at some time.
the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with DDT on more days than not for a cumulative period of at least 12 months at least 10 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. operational service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with DDT on more days than not for a cumulative period of at least 12 months at least 10 years before the clinical onset of malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.