The Board denied service connection for meningioma (claimed as pituitary tumor) due to lack of a causal relationship between the Veteran's military service and his current diagnosis, despite previous exposure claims. The claim was not granted based on Agent Orange or ionized radiation exposure.
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran’s current meningioma to his military service, including exposure to herbicides or ionizing radiation.
- Claimed conditions
- Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20081011
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for meningioma and the cause of the Veteran's death, finding a nexus to herbicide exposure during military service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding a link between his meningioma and in-service exposure to herbicide agents.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a meningioma is granted, and he also receives special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in not obtaining an opinion regarding secondary service connection for meningioma. The Veteran's contention that his meningioma is due to radiation treatment for his service-connected prostate cancer was considered, and the examiner should address direct service connection.
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