The veteran's nasopharyngeal plasmacytoma was granted service connection as related to exposure to Agent Orange, while his left testicular cancer was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a relationship between the veteran's nasopharyngeal plasmacytoma and Agent Orange exposure, but there is no evidence linking his left testicular cancer to such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- nasopharyngeal plasmacytoma, left testicular cancer
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0600021
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for left testicular cancer is granted due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for testicular cancer prior to August 10, 2022, on a direct basis is also granted.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left testicular cancer and left testicle orchiectomy, finding that there was no evidence of voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction during the period on appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left testicular disability and cancer due to lack of evidence linking his current condition to service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to ambiguity in the record regarding whether the Veteran served at Camp Lejeune during his active duty. Further development is needed to determine if he was exposed to contaminated water and if this exposure caused or aggravated his left testicular disability.
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