Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's cancer is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to herbicide agents during active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's in-service incurrence and his current disability based on private nexus opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with metastatic lymphadenopathy s/p lymphadenectomy (carcinoma of the head and neck)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002240
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