The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with anemia and bladder problems, as well as a prostate condition, have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: There was no objective medical evidence showing a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses of CLL, anemia, bladder problems, and prostate condition with his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) with Anemia and Bladder Problems, Prostate Condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2013
- Citation
- 1333647
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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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