Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for colon cancer, chronic kidney disease, and GERD but denied service connection for hypogonadism and asthma. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II and TDIU were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in relative equipoise regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service, leading to an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer with colostomy bag, chronic kidney disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypogonadism, asthma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015779
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