The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia is related to service, including his exposure to benzene in the workplace. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows medical treatise evidence supporting a relationship between benzene and CML, which was present in the Veteran's work environment during service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic myelogenous leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1503929
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's leukemia disability is related to service, including toxic exposure.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an addendum etiology opinion to determine if the Veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia was incurred in or caused by military service, including conceded exposure to herbicide agents during service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic myelogenous leukemia based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia.
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