Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer left level two neck node to include left tonsil cancer, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the condition and his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's cancer was less likely than not related to toxic exposure during service, citing other known risk factors such as HPV infection and smoking history.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer left level two neck node to include left tonsil cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101673
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