The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for neutropenia and skin rash, both claimed due to exposure to ionizing radiation. However, the claims are not granted as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active service or exposure to ionizing radiation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that the veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during his military service or that any of his current conditions are related to such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- neutropenia, skin rash
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0209181
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0209181.
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin rash is not service-connected, but his temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is service-connected. The TMD was found to be related to a dental procedure during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist and other procedural issues.,Specifically, the AOJ failed to consider whether the Veteran was entitled to presumptions of soundness or aggravation regarding his skin rash condition.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for PFB, hypertension, and right knee degenerative arthritis. The claims for left shoulder disability and skin rash have been denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a blood/bone marrow disorder, including myelodysplastic syndrome, leukopenia, and neutropenia, is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board acknowledges that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.