The Veteran's myeloproliferative neoplasm is remanded for further development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and any other toxic materials in service.
The deciding factor: The claim of service connection for myeloproliferative neoplasm is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure to benzene or other toxic materials in service, as well as a medical opinion on the etiology of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- myeloproliferative neoplasm
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20038496
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 7, 2018 for the award of service connection for myeloproliferative neoplasm due to exposure to Agent Orange during active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's death was attributed to myeloproliferative neoplasm, a type of cancer. The appellant asserts that the cause of death is related to ionizing radiation exposure during his service as a dental superintendent. However, the VA dose assessment only covered part of his service period and needs to be updated.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for myelofibrosis (claimed as myeloproliferative neoplasm) due to herbicide exposure during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for myeloproliferative neoplasm and acute promyelocytic leukemia, as well as his cause of death due to ischemic heart disease. The appeal is remanded for further development.
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