Granted
The Board granted service connection for Hurthle cell carcinoma, finding that the evidence supports a causal relationship between the condition and active-duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statements were found to be competent and credible, supported by STRs and military personnel records. Private medical opinions provided significant probative value in establishing a link between the cancer and service exposure to chemicals and EMFs.
- Claimed conditions
- Hurthle cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104693
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