The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and rheumatoid arthritis due to potential exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran's MGUS is being evaluated in light of recent research on Agent Orange exposure and its relation to MGUS.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the issue of service connection for MGUS is intertwined with the development ordered above, as autoimmune manifestations may be associated with multiple myeloma and MGUS.
- Claimed conditions
- Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), Rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20043095
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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.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is denied. The claim for service connection for bone cancer is also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for MGUS and right knee disability due to a lack of examinations, which may provide additional evidence on the etiology of these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) has not manifested to symptomatic multiple myeloma, and thus does not warrant a compensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is found to be in need of personal care services due to her psychiatric conditions and requires supervision, protection or instruction. The Board remands the case for further evaluation on whether participation in PCAFC program is in the best interest of the Veteran.
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