The Board granted service connection for melanoma of the right ear, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance and supports a nexus to Agent Orange exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's melanoma was found to be at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam, despite conflicting VA medical opinions. The Board gave probative weight to the opinion of the Veteran's treating physician who stated that Agent Orange was more likely than not responsible for the Veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma of the right ear
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107630
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