Pterygium - Increased risk due to solar exposure on service Factor
Only investigate this factor if the claim cannot succeed under any other SOP factor.
All people living in Australia experience a significant level of harmful solar radiation which can cause a number of conditions. The risk of damage due to solar exposure may have been increased significantly by conditions experienced during service: Physical requirements, duties, and workplace hazards of specific military occupations.
Last reviewed for CCPS 12 March 2008.
Preliminary questions [31520]
39410 there is some evidence that increased risk due to solar exposure on service may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
31521 the veteran has established the causal connection between the increased risk due to solar exposure on service and VEA service for the clinical onset of pterygium.
31522 the veteran has established the causal connection between the increased risk due to solar exposure on service and operational service for the clinical onset of pterygium.
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31523 the veteran has established the causal connection between the increased risk due to solar exposure on service and eligible service for the clinical onset of pterygium.
Clinical onset and operational service [31522]
30779 the veteran had an increased risk of solar UV damage from ultraviolet radiation exposure for the face due to operational service of at least 10 percent before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30781 the veteran's increased risk of solar UV damage from ultraviolet radiation exposure for the face due to operational service of at least 10 percent before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
Clinical onset and eligible service [31523]
30780 the veteran had an increased risk of solar UV damage from ultraviolet radiation exposure for the face due to eligible service of at least 20 percent before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30782 the veteran's increased risk of solar UV damage from ultraviolet radiation exposure for the face due to eligible service of at least 20 percent before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.