The Board granted service connection for colon cancer, gall bladder cancer, and pancreatic cancer on a presumptive basis due to in-service radiation exposure. The claims for diabetes and CAD were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran was exposed to radiation during active-duty service, and the Board finds that he was exposed to radiation based on his testimony and approval under RECA. Colon cancer, gall bladder cancer, and pancreatic cancer are entitled to a presumption of service connection for radiation-exposed veterans.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer, gall bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087145
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