The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder. The evidence submitted did not provide new and material evidence to reopen the claim for CML, nor was there sufficient evidence to establish a direct or presumptive link between the veteran's current condition and service.
The deciding factor: The provided evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening the claim of service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic myelocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0426226
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, is being remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion on whether the veteran's cause of death was related to exposure to radiation and/or Agent Orange. The appellant also needs to be provided with information about accrued benefits and burial benefits claims.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service or exposure to herbicides. The appeal is dismissed.
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