Service connection for colon cancer and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, dementia, and depression, was denied. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in service or within one year of separation from service.

The deciding factor: The most persuasive evidence of record weighs against a conclusion that the claimed conditions were incurred in service; colon cancer was not shown within one year of separation from service.

Claimed conditions

colon cancer, acquired psychiatric disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007259

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