The Veteran's death was caused by papillary thyroid carcinoma, which is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran had a service-connected disability rated as 100% disabling for over ten years immediately preceding his death.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's thyroid cancer was found to be more likely than not caused by his in-service exposure to Agent Orange, and he had a service-connected disability rated at 100% for over ten years immediately preceding his death.
- Claimed conditions
- papillary thyroid carcinoma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hearing loss, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20020848
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