The Veteran's small cell lung cancer is presumed to be related to his service in Thailand, where he was exposed to herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for cause of death due to this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served at one of the designated Thailand Air Force bases and had duties that likely took him near the base perimeter, placing him at risk of exposure to herbicide agents used on the perimeters of military bases in Thailand.
- Claimed conditions
- Small cell lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192413
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