The Board has granted service connection for testicular cancer, status post right orchiectomy, finding that the Veteran's condition is etiologically related to his active duty service. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a link between the Veteran's exposure to firefighting chemicals during active duty and his development of testicular cancer, with multiple medical opinions supporting this connection.
- Claimed conditions
- testicular cancer, status post right orchiectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24038385
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for testicular cancer effective July 18, 2022. The decision is based on the Veteran's supplemental claim received on that date.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for left testicular cancer is granted due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for testicular cancer prior to August 10, 2022, on a direct basis is also granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issues include testicular cancer, DMII, and diabetic nephropathy.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation and its relation to his testicular cancer. The claim will be referred for further consideration by the Under Secretary for Benefits.
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