The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for neutropenia and large granular lymphocytic leukemia was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for additional disability caused or aggravated by VA treatment.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish that the Veteran's neutropenia and/or large granular lymphocytic leukemia were caused or aggravated by VA treatment, specifically left hip replacement surgery performed in April 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- neutropenia, large granular lymphocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1313039
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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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