Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's service connection for hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and related conditions was granted. Service connection for cataracts was denied, and issues regarding dry mouth and teeth removal were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is causally or etiologically related to exposure to herbicides in service.
- Claimed conditions
- hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, residuals of left pectoralis muscle removal, loss of the sense of taste, loss of the sense of smell, residuals of voice box removal, scars of the neck, limited mobility of left side, cataracts, dry mouth, teeth removal and oral bone loss
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006827
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