Non melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin - Pipe smoking Factor
Pipe smoking
If there is a history of pipe smoking it will be necessary to obtain information about:
- the quantity smoked (ascertain tobacco smoked per week in grams or ounces; 1 ounce = 28 grams);
- 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.
NB The SOP factor dealing with pipe smoking covers only the smoking of tobacco. It does not include non-tobacco products such as marijuana or hashish. This is because the RMA SOP factors refer to "cigarettes or the equivalent thereof in other tobacco products".
Last reviewed for CCPS 26 September 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
Preliminary questions [34524]
22895 there is some evidence that pipe smoking may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
4880 the veteran has ever smoked pipe tobacco.
34569 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and VEA service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
34570 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
or
34571 the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and eligible service for the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
Clinical onset and operational service [34570]
38716 any condition under consideration is a squamous cell carcinoma.
34559 the veteran has smoked at least five pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38728 the veteran smoked five pack years of pipe tobacco within the ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4911 the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to operational service.
or
38717 any condition under consideration is on the lipstick area of the lip.
38726 the veteran smoked at least 2.5 pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.
Clinical onset and eligible service [34571]
38716 any condition under consideration is a squamous cell carcinoma.
34700 the veteran smoked at least ten pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
38729 the veteran smoked ten pack years of pipe tobacco within the ten years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
4913 the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to eligible service.
or
38717 any condition under consideration is on the lipstick area of the lip.
38727 the veteran smoked at least five pack years of pipe tobacco before the clinical onset of non-melanotic malignant neoplasm of the skin.