The Veteran's parotid gland cancer is not related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's right upper extremity disorder (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) has been diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence supporting a connection between the Veteran's parotid gland cancer and his service, including exposure to Agent Orange.,The right upper extremity disorder (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) has been diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, which is not related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- parotid gland cancer, cervical spine surgery (lateral nerve neuropathy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22012437
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- Granted
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