The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding that the Veteran was exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) in-service and this exposure is at least as likely as not related to his current condition. Service connection for malignant skin neoplasms (other than malignant melanoma) was denied due to lack of evidence linking TCE exposure to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may be secondary to in-service exposure to trichloroethylene, while service connection for skin cancer was denied as there is no credible evidence linking TCE exposure to this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Malignant skin neoplasms (other than malignant melanoma)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18143256
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