The veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer was granted due to Agent Orange exposure, but the claim for prostate cancer was denied. The claims for urinary disorder and erectile dysfunction were remanded for further examination.

The deciding factor: The Board conceded herbicide agent exposure based on the Veteran's location, time period of service, in-service duties, and buddy statements.

Claimed conditions

bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urinary disorder, erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 17, 2025

Citation

25000695

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