The Board granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil, palate, and lymph nodes under the PACT Act and hypothyroidism as secondary to that condition. Sinusitis was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil, palate, and lymph nodes is granted based on presumed exposure to burn pits during service in Southwest Asia after August 2, 1990. Hypothyroidism is granted as secondary to that condition due to radiation treatment. Sinusitis was denied due to lack of evidence of a current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil, palate, and lymph nodes, hypothyroidism, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25050964
What this means for you
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