The Veteran's service connection for bladder cancer and ureteral cancer/urothelial carcinoma was granted, while his initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 4, 2021, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter, was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the presumptive link between the Veteran's bladder cancer and urethane exposure during service, as well as the medical evidence supporting a connection between his ureteral cancer/urothelial carcinoma and diesel fuel exposure during service. The hearing loss rating was not supported by sufficient evidence of worsening beyond 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer, Ureteral cancer/urothelial carcinoma (also claimed as kidney disabilities)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062915
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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