The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have residuals from his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and thus, he is not entitled to a compensable disability rating. Additionally, the issue of service connection for spindle cell melanoma was remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its etiology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma had gone into remission since treatment in Summer 2008 and did not have any residuals or active disease. The Board found that the Veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Claimed conditions
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Spindle cell melanoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19178836
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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