The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and there is no presumption applicable to this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a chronic disease during service, and post-service medical records do not establish a link between the current condition and exposure to herbicides. The Board also found that squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth was not considered a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1525787
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- Denied
The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and floor of the mouth is not service connected as it is not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the cancer to his time in Vietnam.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cancer of the floor of the mouth was denied as there is no evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found that the cancer was not a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure and did not manifest within one year of service separation.
- Granted
The Board found that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth was not clearly erroneous and granted service connection on a direct basis, thus denying severance.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 70% disability evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected mood disorder, effective from July 2013. The Veteran is also entitled to attorney fees related to this decision. The claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth was denied as there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service. The TDIU claim has been granted since March 4, 2008.
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