Astigmatism - Albinism Factor
RMA SOP definition of albinism
General information
Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions in which people have little or no pigment in their eyes, skin, or hair. There are two main types of albinism:
· Type 1 albinism is caused by defects that affect production of the pigment, melanin.
· Type 2 albinism is due to a defect in the "P" gene. People with this type have slight colouring at birth.
The most severe form of albinism is called oculocutaneous albinism. Persons with this type of albinism have white or pink hair, skin, and iris color, as well as vision problems.
Another type of albinism, called ocular albinism type 1 (OA1), affects only the eyes. The person's skin and eye colours are usually in the normal range. However, an eye exam will show that there is no colouring in the back of the eye (retina).
LAST REVIEWED FOR CCPS 20 AUGUST 2008.
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [39839]
39841 there is some evidence that albinism may be a factor in the onset of the condition under consideration.
39840 the veteran has albinism.
39842 the veteran had albinism at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
39843 the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
39844 the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
39845 the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [39844]
39846 the veteran's albinism is causally related to operational service.
CLINICAL ONSET AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [39845]
39847 the veteran's albinism is causally related to eligible service.