The Board granted service connection for colorectal cancer, lung cancer, spinal cancer, neuropathy in the thoracic paraspinal region, a bilateral circulatory disability of the lower extremities, a bilateral skin disability of the lower extremities, residuals of a stroke as secondary to hypertension, and cause of death. Some issues were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in equipoise or persuasive for some conditions, and reasonable doubt was resolved in favor of the appellant for others.

Claimed conditions

colorectal cancer, lung cancer, spinal cancer, neuropathy in stocking distribution and sensory level in thoracic paraspinal region, bilateral circulatory disability of the lower extremities (chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis), bilateral skin disability of the lower extremities (bilateral statis dermatitis and bilateral cellulitis with sepsis), residuals of a stroke, cause of the Veteran's death

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 25, 2025

Citation

25003992

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