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MOD compensation and occupational pension schemes: synopses of causation

Synopses of causation, covering a range of injuries and disorders often seen in service personnel and veterans to support decision making.

Contents

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has no fault compensation and occupational pension arrangements for the armed forces. An important aspect often affecting pension paid for disorders is the presence or absence of a causal link to service. To ensure fairness, MOD is committed to decision making based on evidence and contemporary medical understanding of the causes of disorders. In support of this aim MOD has commissioned synopses of causation, covering a range of injuries and disorders likely to be seen in service personnel and veterans. Their focus is on what causes a disorder and its likely outcome.

The synopses have a common format, a glossary and are referenced. They were written by medical practitioners independent of MOD and its agencies and validated by external consultants within a relevant field. However, they are not intended as a comprehensive compendium of the literature on the conditions covered.

Documents

1. Synopsis of causation: Achilles tendinopathy

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

2. Synopsis of causation: adjustment disorder

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

3. Synopsis of causation: alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse syndrome

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

4. Synopsis of causation: amputation of the lower limb

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

5. Synopsis of causation: amputation of the upper limb

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

6. Synopsis of causation: asthma

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

7. Synopsis of causation: Atherosclerosis

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

8. Synopsis of causation: atrial fibrillation

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

9. Synopsis of causation: bipolar affective disorder

   • 1 September 2008
   • Research and analysis

10. Synopsis of causation: blast injury to the ear

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

11. Synopsis of causation: blast injury to the thorax and abdomen

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

12. Synopsis of causation: brain tumours (primary)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

13. Synopsis of causation: burns

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

14. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the bladder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

15. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the breast

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

16. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the colon and rectum

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

17. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the kidney

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

18. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the lung

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

19. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the oesophagus

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

20. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the pancreas

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

21. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the prostate

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

22. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the stomach

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

23. Synopsis of causation: cancer of the testis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

24. Synopsis of causation: cardiomyopathies

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

25. Synopsis of causation: carpal tunnel syndrome

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

26. Synopsis of causation: cataract

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

27. Synopsis of causation: chondromalacia patellae

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

28. Synopsis of causation: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

29. Synopsis of causation: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

30. Synopsis of causation: cirrhosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

31. Synopsis of causation: clavicle fractures

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

32. Synopsis of causation: cold injury

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

33. Synopsis of causation: compartment syndrome

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

34. Synopsis of causation: conductive hearing loss

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

35. Synopsis of causation: conductive hearing loss

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

36. Synopsis of causation: coronary heart disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

37. Synopsis of causation: coronary heart disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

38. Synopsis of causation: deep vein thrombosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

39. Synopsis of causation: deep vein thrombosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

40. Synopsis of causation: depressive disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

41. Synopsis of causation: depressive disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

42. Synopsis of causation: dermatitis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

43. Synopsis of causation: diabetes mellitus

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

44. Synopsis of causation: diabetes mellitus

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

45. Synopsis of causation: elbow dislocations

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

46. Synopsis of causation: elbow dislocations

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

47. Synopsis of causation: epilepsy

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

48. Synopsis of causation: epilepsy

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

49. Synopsis of causation: eye infections

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

50. Synopsis of causation: eye injuries

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

51. Synopsis of causation: Fibromyalgia

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

52. Synopsis of causation: fractures of the lower limb

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

53. Synopsis of causation: fractures of the upper limb

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

54. Synopsis of causation: fractures of the upper limb

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

55. Synopsis of causation: generalised anxiety disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

56. Synopsis of causation: head injury

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

57. Synopsis of causation: hepatitis and liver injury

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

58. Synopsis of causation: hernia

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

59. Synopsis of causation: hip dislocation

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

60. Synopsis of causation: hip osteoarthritis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

61. Synopsis of causation: HIV Infection and AIDS

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

62. Synopsis of causation: Hyperlipidaemia

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

63. Synopsis of causation: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

64. Synopsis of causation: irritable bowel syndrome

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

65. Synopsis of causation: knee (internal derangement)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

66. Synopsis of causation: knee (ligament damage)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

67. Synopsis of causation: knee osteoarthiritis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

68. Synopsis of causation: knee pain (anterior)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

69. Synopsis of causation: leukaemia (acute Myeloid, incorporating Myelodysplastic Syndromes)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

70. Synopsis of causation: leukaemia (chronic myeloid)

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

71. Synopsis of causation: low back pain

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

72. Synopsis of causation: lymphoproliferative disorders

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

73. Synopsis of causation: malaria

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

74. Synopsis of causation: melanoma

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

75. Synopsis of causation: mesothelioma

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

76. Synopsis of causation: migraine

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

77. Synopsis of causation: Motor Neurone Disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

78. Synopsis of causation: Multiple Sclerosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

79. Synopsis of causation: Myeloma and the paraproteinaemias

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

80. Synopsis of causation: myopia

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

81. Synopsis of causation: neck pain

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

82. Synopsis of causation: Non Melanoma skin cancer

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

83. Synopsis of causation: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

84. Synopsis of causation: Osteochondritis Dissecans

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

85. Synopsis of causation: Osteoporosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

86. Synopsis of causation: Otitis Externa

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

87. Synopsis of causation: Otosclerosis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

88. Synopsis of causation: Parkinson’s Disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

89. Synopsis of causation: pelvic fractures

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

90. Synopsis of causation: peptic ulcer

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

91. Synopsis of causation: Personality Disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

92. Synopsis of causation: Pes Planus

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

93. Synopsis of causation: Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Systemic Sclerosis & Systemic Vasculitis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

94. Synopsis of causation: Polycythaemia/Myeloproliferative Disease

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

95. Synopsis of causation: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

96. Synopsis of causation: psoriasis

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

97. Synopsis of causation: Raynaud’s Phenomenon

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

98. Synopsis of causation: refractive error

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

99. Synopsis of causation: scapula fractures

    • 1 September 2008
    • Research and analysis

100. Synopsis of causation: schizophrenia

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

101. Synopsis of causation: sensorineural hearing loss

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

102. Synopsis of causation: shin splints

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

103. Synopsis of causation: shoulder dislocation (recurrent)

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

104. Synopsis of causation: soft tissue injury of the lower limb

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

105. Synopsis of causation: soft tissue injury of the upper limb (shoulder and elbow)

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

106. Synopsis of causation: Spondylolisthesis

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

107. Synopsis of causation: Spondylosis

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

108. Synopsis of causation: sternal fractures

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

109. Synopsis of causation: stroke (including Subarachnoid Haemorrhage)

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

110. Synopsis of causation: tennis elbow

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

111. Synopsis of causation: ultraviolet radiation and the skin

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

112. Synopsis of causation: urinary calculus

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

113. Synopsis of causation: vertigo

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

114. Synopsis of causation: whiplash

     • 1 September 2008
     • Research and analysis

• Published: 9 December 2014

• From: Veterans UK
• From: Ministry of Defence