The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of throat cancer are at least as likely as not related to military service, specifically his exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam. The decision grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's residuals of throat cancer were caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during service and a subsequent HPV infection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of throat cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2024
- Citation
- A24025072
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) with frequent urination and a left kidney scar, but denied service connection for residuals of throat cancer and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for throat cancer was previously denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his active duty. The new evidence submitted includes VA progress notes, private treatment reports, and medical opinions indicating a possible link between the cancer and herbicide exposure during service.,The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss has not been reopened as there is no new or material evidence provided.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for hypertension, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression), residuals of throat cancer, a heart disability, a respiratory disability, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded.,The Board also granted one issue - the remand on service connection for residuals of throat cancer.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, ureter cancer, bladder cancer, and throat cancer as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The VA examiner found no evidence that these conditions are related to service or Agent Orange exposure.
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