Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, colon cancer, lung cancer, and residual painful scars of the neck was granted with an effective date of December 7, 2021. However, higher ratings were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the PACT Act presumption of exposure to toxic hazards during service.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma, colon cancer, lung cancer, residual painful scars of the neck
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001156
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