The Veteran's cancer of the larynx is presumed to be caused by his service in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and he was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Base. The Board granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served on active duty near the perimeter of U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Base where significant use of herbicides occurred, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand during the Vietnam era.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22005994
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- 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.
- Granted
The Board restored the 100 percent rating for cancer of the larynx and granted special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.
- Granted
The Veteran's cancer of the larynx is granted as service-connected for purposes of accrued benefits, effective May 1, 2019.
- 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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