The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his exposure to herbicides during service in the Korean DMZ, leading to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), which is a recognized disease associated with such exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
The deciding factor: The CLL that contributed to the Veteran's death was found to be related to his exposure to herbicides during service in the Korean DMZ, as recognized by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Sepsis, Bronchopneumonia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1214540
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What this means for you
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