The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including CML, colon polyps, sinus disease, thyroid nodules, stomach nodules, and arthritis (all joints), all claimed as due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no medical evidence linking the Veteran’s conditions to his service or herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), colon polyps, sinus disorder, thyroid nodules, stomach nodules, arthritis (all joints)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18125135
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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