The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bile duct cancer and entitlement to cause of death due to bile duct cancer, finding that there was no evidence showing a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure and his condition.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's bile duct cancer and any in-service exposures or service.
- Claimed conditions
- bile duct cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1538140
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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