The Board finds that the Veteran's residuals of lung cancer are as likely as not a result of active service, including possible exposure to radon and ground contaminants in Guam. Service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding the cause of the Veteran's lung cancer, with positive correlation between in-service radon and contaminant exposure and the development of lung cancer by VA physicians and VHA opinion supporting service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1006932
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