The Veteran's death was caused by cancer of the larynx, which is not service-connected. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the primary cause of death and the Veteran’s active duty service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence linking the Veteran's laryngeal cancer to his military service or any service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20055589
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa, arthritis, cancer of the larynx, pulmonary embolism, peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities, renal cell cancer, and sleep apnea, as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board restored the 100 percent rating for cancer of the larynx and granted special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's cancer of the larynx is granted as service-connected for purposes of accrued benefits, effective May 1, 2019.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cancer of the larynx, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active service and that this exposure caused his condition.
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