Non melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin - Cigar smoking Factor
Cigar smoking
If there is a history of cigar smoking it will be necessary to obtain information about:
- the quantity smoked (the number of cigars smoked per week);
- when this took place; and
- the reasons for smoking.
The evidence gathered should be as complete and accurate as possible. Information already held in departmental files, eg in previous statements and clinical notes, should not be overlooked. Conflicting evidence should be resolved.
Before a causal link between a smoking habit and service may be established, consideration must be given to Repatriation Commission Guideline CM5030 - Guideline for claims assessors on smoking and alcohol related conditions and military service.
Last reviewed for CCPS 26 September 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
Preliminary questions [34523]
22889 there is some evidence that cigar smoking may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
4915 the veteran has ever smoked cigars.
34566 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and VEA service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
34567 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
or
34568 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and eligible service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
Clinical onset and operational service [34567]
38716 any condition under consideration is a squamous cell carcinoma.
34558 the veteran has smoked at least five pack years of cigars before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38724 the veteran smoked five pack years of cigars within the ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4921 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service.
or
38717 any condition under consideration is on the lipstick area of the lip.
38722 the veteran smoked at least 2.5 pack years of cigars before the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
Clinical onset and eligible service [34568]
38716 any condition under consideration is a squamous cell carcinoma.
34699 the veteran smoked at least ten pack years of cigars before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38725 the veteran smoked ten pack years of cigars within the ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4922 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to eligible service.
or
38717 any condition under consideration is on the lipstick area of the lip.
38723 the veteran smoked at least five pack years of cigars before the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.