Basically, if shown in records, will be deferred for particulate exposure development (like normal) pending the finalization of the language and regs. Gulf war service as defined by 38CFR 3.317.
This applies to survivor claims, HLR, and appeals, also. Regulatory guidance is being drafted.
Background
On September 11, 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released the report, “Respiratory Health Effects of Airborne Hazards Exposures in the Southwest Asia Theater of Military Operations.” After receipt of this report, the Veterans Health Administration’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures team began a focused review of scientific and medical evidence related to exposure to fine particulate matter and the subsequent development of rare respiratory cancers. Based upon their research and recommendation, the Secretary is initiating rulemaking related to presumptive service connection for the following nine (9) rare respiratory cancers for certain Veterans:
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B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008
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M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022
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MDD
Spine
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Some other stuff
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(I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those)
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Got this this morning-here's the hotsheet version
Basically, if shown in records, will be deferred for particulate exposure development (like normal) pending the finalization of the language and regs. Gulf war service as defined by 38CFR 3.317.
This applies to survivor claims, HLR, and appeals, also. Regulatory guidance is being drafted.
Background
On September 11, 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released the report, “Respiratory Health Effects of Airborne Hazards Exposures in the Southwest Asia Theater of Military Operations.” After receipt of this report, the Veterans Health Administration’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures team began a focused review of scientific and medical evidence related to exposure to fine particulate matter and the subsequent development of rare respiratory cancers. Based upon their research and recommendation, the Secretary is initiating rulemaking related to presumptive service connection for the following nine (9) rare respiratory cancers for certain Veterans:
· squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx
· SCC of the trachea
· adenocarcinoma of the trachea
· salivary gland-type tumors of the trachea
· adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung
· large cell carcinoma of the lung
· salivary gland-type tumors of the lung
· sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung
· typical and atypical carcinoid of the lung
Edited by brokensoldier244thThe Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution.
B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008
M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021
M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022
100% P/T
MDD
Spine
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Some other stuff
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B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008
M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021
(I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those)
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Got this this morning-here's the hotsheet version Basically, if shown in records, will be deferred for particulate exposure development (like normal) pending the finalization of the language and
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