The veteran is seeking service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The case must be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311(c) for an opinion on whether sound scientific medical evidence supports the conclusion that it is at least as likely as not that the veteran's disease resulted from radiation exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The case must be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311(c) for an opinion on whether sound scientific medical evidence supports the conclusion that it is at least as likely as not that the veteran's disease resulted from radiation exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2003
- Citation
- 0311333
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a skin disorder due to an improper concurrent election. The effective dates for the lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathies, and TDIU were denied as they did not meet the criteria for earlier effective dates.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for restoration of a compensable evaluation for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and service connection for chronic kidney disease.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which is presumed to be a result of herbicide exposure during the Veteran's military service.
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