The Veteran's prostate cancer, presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in service, is found to have caused his death. Service connection for the cause of his death is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service at Udorn RTAFB and had daily duties near the base perimeter, presumptively exposing him to herbicides. His prostate cancer, presumed due to this exposure, was found to be the principal cause of his death.
- Claimed conditions
- Metastatic prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22034247
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