The Veteran's follicular lymphoma is in remission and has not recurred or metastasized since treatment concluded in May 2006. The Board finds no compensable residuals from the lymphoma, thus denying an initial compensable rating.
The deciding factor: There are no compensable residuals of the follicular lymphoma that would warrant a higher disability rating under applicable VA regulations and criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- follicular lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19186961
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of October 17, 2018, for the award of service connection for follicular lymphoma.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at Korat Air Force Base in Thailand, and therefore service connection for lymphoma is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his follicular lymphoma is related to his military service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for follicular lymphoma, and the Board dismissed it.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.