The Board found that the Veteran's current squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary sinus, lymph nodes, and external ear and auditory canal with hearing loss is not related to his military service. The claim for hepatitis C with liver damage was also denied as there is no evidence linking it to his service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current squamous cell carcinoma and his military service, including exposure to carbon tetrachloride during service.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary sinus, lymph nodes, external ear and auditory canal with hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1013346
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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