The Board granted service connection for esophageal cancer residuals and left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least equally balanced, and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran, the Veteran's esophageal cancer and residuals are related to his exposure to asbestos during his military service. The Board finds that the evidence persuasively weighs in favor of the Veteran's claim for left knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal cancer residuals, left knee disability (degenerative arthritis with meniscal tear)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25105889
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