The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and is considering other issues related to his exposure to herbicides. The decision on these claims will be reviewed after additional evidence is obtained.
The deciding factor: The veteran submitted new and material evidence that allowed the reopening of his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, but the other issues remain under consideration based on existing evidence and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), soft tissue sarcoma, chloracne, multiple myeloma, cancers of the lungs, bronchus, larynx, and trachea
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0117152
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and back problems due to a duty to assist error. For multiple myeloma, the Veteran's exposure to asbestos is not verified. For back problems, an addendum opinion is needed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her training-related injuries.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, post-traumatic stress disorder, and urinary frequency as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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