The Board denied service connection for a blood disorder, as the evidence does not support a link between the claimed condition and active military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.
The deciding factor: The appellant's claims were based on his contention that he has a blood disorder stemming from in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. However, there is no competent medical evidence linking any diagnosed blood disorders to his military service or alleged exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Claimed conditions
- low white blood cell count, possible leukemia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0611604
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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