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Naval Shipyards Decontaminating Operation Crossroads Ships Presumptive Service Reference
Read the listed service dates and 21 condition pathways for Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships, with source-specific limits and official citations.
This location group preserves the places and activity limits stated together in the source. It is not an individual service-history assessment. Conditions, dates and legal pathways must be read together.
| Condition | Exposure | Listed Service Locations | Service Dates | Criteria And Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leukemia other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Thyroid cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Breast cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Pharyngeal cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Esophageal cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Stomach cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Small intestine cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Pancreatic cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Multiple myeloma | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bile duct cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Gallbladder cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Primary liver cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. The presumption excludes cases indicating cirrhosis or hepatitis B. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Salivary gland cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Urinary tract cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Urinary tract means kidneys, renal pelves, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Bone cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Brain cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Colon cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Lung cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
| Ovarian cancer | Radiation | Naval shipyards decontaminating Operation Crossroads ships | The regulation specifies qualifying duties, without a separate universal calendar window | VA lists this disease for a radiation-exposed veteran who participated in a defined radiation-risk activity during active duty or qualifying Reserve training. No disease-specific onset deadline appears in 38 CFR 3.309(d); rebuttal rules apply. Assignment to official military duties at naval shipyards involving decontamination of ships that participated in Operation Crossroads. 38 CFR 3.309(d). Verified 2026-10-25. Source 1 |
Related Condition References
- Leukemia other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Thyroid cancer
- Breast cancer
- Pharyngeal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Small intestine cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Lymphomas other than Hodgkin's disease
- Bile duct cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Primary liver cancer
- Salivary gland cancer
- Urinary tract cancer
- Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Colon cancer
- Lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
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