The Board granted service connection for B-cell lymphoma on a presumptive basis due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran participated in Operation Dominic, which involved nuclear testing, and was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma. The Board accepted the Veteran's testimony as credible and found that he participated in the nuclear tests, granting presumptive service connection for his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- B-cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1023801
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for B-cell lymphoma, left and right lower extremity small fiber sensory neuropathy, and left hip fracture residuals are granted. The TDIU claim is also remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's B-cell lymphoma and its recurrence or metastasis at the time of the reduction in rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's B-cell lymphoma is being remanded for further investigation and an addendum opinion to consider potential toxic exposures during service, including JP-5, diesel fuel, and firefighting foam.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical strain, esophagus stricture, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and migraine headaches due to untimely notice of disagreement. The appeal for B-cell lymphoma was remanded for further development.
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