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Repatriation Medical Authority Statement

Soft tissue sarcoma - Exposure to TCDD Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 20 August 2008.

Investigative Documents

Claimant Report - Exposure to a Chemical Agent Contaminated By 2,3,7,8 TCDD (Dioxin) [CR9258]

Preliminary questions [30619]

12144

there is some evidence that exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

30621the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and VEA service for the clinical onset of soft tissue sarcoma.

30622the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and operational service for the clinical onset of soft tissue sarcoma.

or

30623the veteran has established the causal connection between exposure to chemical agents contaminated by TCDD and eligible service for the clinical onset of soft tissue sarcoma.

Clinical onset and operational service [30622]

35843 the veteran has experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at some time.

36188

the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least two years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

36189

operational service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 30 days at least two years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

Clinical onset and eligible service [30623]

36190

the veteran has experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 60 days at some time.

36191

the veteran experienced inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 60 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

36192

eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran's inhalation, ingestion or cutaneous contact with a chemical agent contaminated by TCDD for a cumulative period of at least 60 days at least five years before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.