The veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the larynx was denied because there is no evidence that he was exposed to herbicides in service, and no medical evidence linking his condition to service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence showing the veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service, nor any evidence relating his current cancer diagnosis to such exposure or to service in general.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2008
- Citation
- 0814804
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa, arthritis, cancer of the larynx, pulmonary embolism, peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities, renal cell cancer, and sleep apnea, as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.
- Granted
The Board restored the 100 percent rating for cancer of the larynx and granted special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's appeals for a rating reduction from 100 percent to 10 percent for cancer of the larynx, as well as his claims for an increased rating and TDIU. Additional development is required due to the complexity of the case.
- Denied
The Board found that the evidence did not support a connection between the Veteran's death and his period of active service, including any in-service throat condition or rheumatic heart disease.
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