Denied
The Board denied service connection for kidney cancer, stating that the evidence did not show a link between the veteran's kidney cancer and his service or exposure to tactical satellite/microwave systems.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the most competent medical opinion weighed against a relationship between the veteran's kidney cancer and his service.
- Claimed conditions
- kidney cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005583
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