Granted
The Veteran's service connection for carcinoma of the face and neck, as well as carcinoma of the lip, has been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the probative medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's carcinomas was in approximate equipoise, entitling the Veteran to the benefit of the doubt.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoma of the face and neck, carcinoma of the lip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003128
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