Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is granted. The decision was based on evidence showing that the cancer is related to in-service exposures to Agent Orange and asbestos.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supporting a nexus between the Veteran's military service and his claimed tongue cancer is at least in equipoise with that against the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006926
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