The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by myelodysplasia, which is presumed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The appellant is also found to need aid and attendance due to her multiple disabilities.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding of service connection for the cause of death based on exposure to Agent Orange, and the appellant's need for aid and attendance was established by medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- myelodysplasia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1450477
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