The Veteran's larynx cancer is service connected as a result of presumed exposure to herbicide agents, such as Agent Orange, during his active duty in Thailand.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicides at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base and his duties placed him within the 1500 feet cordon affected by these herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of larynx cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21031561
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