Sinusitis - Cigar smoking Factor
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.
Sinusitis - Cigar smoking Factor
LAST REVIEWED FOR CCPS 16 JULY 2003.
INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTS
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claimant Report | Smoking | ||
| Claimant Report | Smoking |
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [13398]
26916 there is some evidence that cigar smoking may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
13174 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for chronic sinusitis.
13175 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
13176 the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis.
CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [13175]
13177 the veteran had smoked at least 1 pack year of cigars at the time of the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
13179 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran was smoking more than 2 cigars per day at the time of the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
4921 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service.
CLINICAL WORSENING AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [13176]
13178 the veteran had smoked at least 1 pack year of cigars at the time of the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis.
13180 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran was smoking more than 2 cigars per day at the time of the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis.
4921 the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service.
9196 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the period or periods of cigar smoking are causally related.