The Board denied service connection for toxic encephalopathy as there was no evidence of in-country service, and the evidence did not support a link between the condition and military service.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence that the Veteran served on the land mass of Vietnam or that he was exposed to herbicides during his service. Additionally, the medical evidence does not establish a connection between toxic encephalopathy and his period of service.
- Claimed conditions
- toxic encephalopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0907148
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- Denied
The Veteran's cause of death, sepsis and acute myeloid leukemia with toxic encephalopathy, was not caused by or related to his military service. The Board found that the available evidence did not show a nexus between the Veteran's exposure to toxins or herbicides and his death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurologic condition, including toxic encephalopathy, due to exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio frequencies, asbestos, or vaccines received in service. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about her alleged exposure to these factors during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence on whether the Veteran's current neurological disability is related to in-service exposure to toxins. The claim will be further developed and adjudicated.
- Granted
The Veteran's toxic encephalopathy, bilateral peripheral vestibular loss, toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, sensorimotor and peripheral neuropathy, right frontal hypoperfusion, cognitive disability, dyssomnia, toxin-induced sleep disorder, and immune system injury were all incurred during her active duty service.
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