The Board has not determined whether the Veteran's bilateral leg disorder or glioblastoma are service-connected. The claim for bilateral leg disorder was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service, while the claim for glioblastoma was denied as there is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange in Korea and no direct link to service. The appeal is considered 'mixed' because some issues were granted (bilateral leg disorder) and others not (glioblastoma).
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a connection between his bilateral leg disorders and service, but also noted insufficient evidence of exposure to Agent Orange in Korea for glioblastoma.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral leg disorder, glioblastoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20006503
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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