The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that his exposure to ionizing radiation and asbestos during military service is a significant factor in developing this condition. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's history of secondhand smoke exposure but does not consider it as a primary cause.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation, asbestos, and secondhand smoke during his military service, the most likely cause of his bladder cancer is his minimal smoking history without considering the credible reports of secondhand smoke exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24076303
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals were denied as service connection was not established due to lack of in-service exposure to herbicides or asbestos, and the current disability is not related to his service.
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