The Veteran's service connection claim for multiple myeloma is granted as the condition was manifested to a compensable degree and he was exposed to herbicides during his service aboard the USS Lyman K Swenson.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service on the USS Lyman K Swenson, which placed him within inland waters of Vietnam. He later developed multiple myeloma, warranting presumptive service connection under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple myeloma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1704148
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and back problems due to a duty to assist error. For multiple myeloma, the Veteran's exposure to asbestos is not verified. For back problems, an addendum opinion is needed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her training-related injuries.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents.
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