The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the right tongue base is granted as service connected, and his increased disability rating for right shoulder biceps tendonitis is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma was related to industrial chemical exposure during active duty service. For the right shoulder biceps tendonitis, the VA examiner found that the Veteran had limitation of motion at 25 degrees from the side, warranting a 40% disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the right tongue base
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22064080
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the right tongue base and cervical lymph nodes, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service or herbicide exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for oral cancer is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed condition, including consideration of presumed exposure to tactical herbicides during service.
- Granted
The Veteran's post-treatment residuals of squamous cell carcinoma, including osteoradionecrosis, were found to be secondary to VA treatment and the lack of informed consent for an endotracheal intubation during a biopsy procedure. The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
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