The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth, neck, and tongue due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The decision affords the Veteran the benefit of doubt as there is expert evidence linking his condition to his time on active duty.
The deciding factor: The positive nexus opinion established a link between the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma and his time on active duty, including his service in Vietnam where he was exposed to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth, neck, and tongue
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- A20016007
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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