The Veteran died from Acute Myelocytic Leukemia. The Board found that the service-connected conditions did not play a role in his death, but requested an opinion on whether they aggravated the AML.
The deciding factor: The VA RO concluded that the service-connected disabilities did not contribute to the cause of death, but further clarification is needed regarding their potential aggravation of Acute Myelocytic Leukemia.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, PTSD, Lupus Erythematosus, Residuals of Herniated Nucleus Pulposus with Nerve Root Compression, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Atherosclerosis of the Aorta, Cluster Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1020411
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for alcohol abuse and psychiatric disorder are remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The issue remains under direct service connection theory.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
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