The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability of lymphedema or anemia that is related to his service-connected malignant growths of the genitourinary system. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's lymphedema and anemia were more likely caused by nutritional deficiency.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of chronic lymphedema or anemia at the July 2008 examination, and opined that these conditions are more likely due to a nutritional deficiency rather than service-connected malignant growths.
- Claimed conditions
- Lymphedema, Anemia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1218001
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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