The veteran's death was caused by squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, which is presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure. The appellant's claim for DIC is granted and effective from May 11, 1993.
The deciding factor: The cause of death (squamous cell carcinoma of the lung) is presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure based on VA regulations enacted under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0028535
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The Board granted service connection for the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, acknowledging that the evidence was at least in equipoise regarding the relationship between the veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his current condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the lung and COPD have been rated at 60 percent since March 1, 2018. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted for this period.
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