The Veteran's large cell lymphoma is granted as service-connected, and he is also granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his terminal condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran’s service-connected large cell lymphoma was related to in-service exposure to chemicals including lead, pesticides, and vehicle exhaust. The Veteran's wife testified that she met her husband when he told her about his experiences in service, which included exposure to these chemicals.
- Claimed conditions
- large cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194336
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