The veteran's claim for RH insurance was denied because he does not meet the criteria of 'good health' as established by VA, and his chronic myelogenous leukemia is not service-connected.
The deciding factor: The veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia was not found to be service-connected, and he did not meet the standards of 'good health' established by VA for RH insurance eligibility.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic myelogenous leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0840427
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's leukemia disability is related to service, including toxic exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an addendum etiology opinion to determine if the Veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia was incurred in or caused by military service, including conceded exposure to herbicide agents during service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia.
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