Service connection is granted for CML. An initial disability rating of 60 percent is assigned for GERD/pancreatitis since June 4, 2012. The effective date for the grant of service connection for sarcoidosis is set at May 17, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CML was diagnosed in 2009 and is presumed to be related to his military service due to exposure to toxic chemicals during active duty. The increased rating for GERD/pancreatitis is granted since June 4, 2012 based on the severity of symptoms. The effective date for sarcoidosis is set at May 17, 2007 as this was when the Veteran submitted a formal claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pancreatitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1552270
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted a 100 percent rating for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia from June 4, 2014 to September 27, 2018 and a 30 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's CML was in remission during the latter period.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's IBS with GERD was granted an initial 60 percent rating. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and development.
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