The Veteran's neuroendocrine tumor is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claim was reopened based on new evidence showing a possible link between the condition and his military service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by a Director of Surgery established that the Veteran's neuroendocrine tumor is more likely than not related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service, which is presumed for Vietnam veterans.
- Claimed conditions
- neuroendocrine tumor
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20047051
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's neuroendocrine tumor is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.
- Granted
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