The Board has granted service connection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active service in Vietnam due to exposure to environmental factors such as liver flukes and Agent Orange.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is likely related to exposure to environmental factors during his service in Vietnam, including liver fluke infection and exposure to chemicals like Agent Orange.
- Claimed conditions
- intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26008956
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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