AUTHOR=Hall Amy L. , Demers Paul A. , VanTil Linda , MacLean Mary Beth , Dalton Maria E. , Batchelor Trish , Rushton Lesley , Driscoll Tim R. TITLE=Lessons Learned From Presumptive Condition Lists in Veteran Compensation Systems JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health VOLUME=Volume 10 - 2022 YEAR=2022 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.739746 DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2022.739746 ISSN=2296-2565 ABSTRACT=

Presumptive condition lists formally accept connections between military factors and veteran health conditions. An environmental scan of such lists and their evidentiary basis was conducted across four veterans' administrations to inform other administrations considering the development of such lists. Information on included conditions, qualifying military factors, and scientific processes was obtained through targeted internet searches and correspondence with veterans' administrations. The content of presumptive condition lists across jurisdictions varied by conditions included, as well as military eligibility requirements (e.g., service in particular conflict, context, or time period). Scientific review processes to develop lists also varied across jurisdictions. Findings indicate that evidence and experience may be leveraged across compensation systems (veteran and civilian). Ongoing research to understand links between military exposures and veteran health is recommended.