Adenocarcinoma of the lung granted on a presumptive basis due to service in Iraq, effective August 10, 2022.,IBS denied as there is no evidence of persistent symptoms. Right arm condition rated at 20% prior to April 30, 2021 and denied after that date.,Squamous cell cancer right glossotonsillar sulcus remains in remission.
The deciding factor: The PACT Act granted presumptive service connection for adenocarcinoma of the lung due to exposure during service in Iraq, effective August 10, 2022.,IBS was not shown as a chronic condition and no evidence of persistent symptoms. Right arm condition met criteria for a 20% rating prior to April 30, 2021 but not after that date.,The Veteran's squamous cell cancer is in remission.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the lung, irritable bowel syndrome (gastroenteritis), squamous cell cancer right glossotonsillar sulcus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24036637
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- Dismissed
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