The Veteran's diagnosed AL amyloidosis is presumed to have been caused by his herbicide exposure in service, and the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active service in Vietnam, which presumptively establishes exposure. The diagnosis of AL amyloidosis is considered terminal, warranting prompt service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- AL amyloidosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19104673
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, and AL amyloidosis due to an incomplete duty to assist regarding potential herbicide exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to outstanding private medical records that may support the Veteran's claims.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for AL amyloidosis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and bilateral cataracts with glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, AL amyloidosis, and coronary artery disease based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.
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