The Board denied service connection for residuals of testicular cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's claim was based on his belief that his testicular cancer was caused by in-service exposures, but the VA medical opinion found no causal relationship.
The deciding factor: The March 2023 VA examiner concluded that there was not enough evidence to support a link between the Veteran's testicular cancer and exposure to herbicide agents or other in-service events.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of testicular cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23046661
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of testicular cancer and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure during active duty.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of testicular cancer, finding that the evidence was in approximate balance and warranting the benefit of the doubt.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 20, 2018 for service connection for residuals of testicular cancer and left groin scars.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider any additional evidence submitted after the May 2023 decision. The Veteran's testicular cancer is being examined for its etiology, including potential herbicide exposure.
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