The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for loss of vision in the left eye were denied as there was no evidence that his conditions were related to his military service or due to VA medical treatment.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and loss of vision in the left eye were not caused by or a result of any medical treatment given or an omission in treatment at VHA facilities, nor were they related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), loss of vision in the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0812282
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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