The veteran claims service connection for monoclonal gammopathy, which he believes is due to radiation exposure during World War II. The case is being remanded for further development and consideration of the claim.
The deciding factor: The claim involves a determination of whether the veteran's monoclonal gammopathy is related to his military service, specifically radiation exposure during World War II.
- Claimed conditions
- monoclonal gammopathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0712203
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal concerning service connection for monoclonal gammopathy and multiple myeloma due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of STRs and personnel records, which may indicate potential exposure to ionizing radiation or toxic exposure during service. The Veteran's participation in a TERA while stationed in Japan is also under review.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased evaluation greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus as it was not reasonably raised by the record prior to the Veteran's death.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes, hypertension, monoclonal gammopathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral femoral and sciatic nerves, chronic kidney disease, anemia, and upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy on a direct basis or secondary to diabetes, effective November 5, 2021.
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