The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the left posterior palate, finding that there is at least an equipoise in the evidence regarding whether his condition was related to exposure to depleted uranium during service. The decision also notes that the Veteran did not have a family history of the cancer and received the diagnosis under the age of 30.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's statements and medical literature, including from VA sources, supported a relationship between his in-service exposure to depleted uranium and his mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The decision also noted that there was no indication of lack of credibility for the Veteran or his physician regarding this nexus.
- Claimed conditions
- mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the left posterior palate
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20047121
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