The Veteran's vocal cord (larynx) carcinoma is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served near the DMZ in Korea from February 1970 through April 1971, which falls within the period of recognized herbicide exposure. His cancer was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, a respiratory cancer associated with such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1118727
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his military service and the cancer.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was granted with an effective date of March 31, 2014. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted as the evidence did not support such a finding.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased disability rating and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.
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