The Board denied service connection for carcinoma of the head and neck, finding that it is not related to herbicide agent exposure or toxic exposures during service.
The deciding factor: The VA opinion found no causal relationship between the Veteran's carcinomas of the head and neck and his service-related exposures, including Agent Orange exposure and toxic exposures as a jet engine mechanic.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoma of the head and neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- 26002051
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