The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma is denied as there is no evidence of the condition.,Service connection for aseptic necrosis and renal failure are also denied, with the Board finding that these conditions are not related to any service-connected disabilities or herbicide exposure.,The Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of multiple myeloma in the record. The Veteran's denial of having this condition and lack of medical diagnosis make it impossible to establish a current disability for service connection.,While the Veteran contends that his aseptic necrosis and renal failure are related to his service-connected conditions or herbicide exposure, there is no evidence linking these conditions to any service-connected disabilities. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's kidney function was likely due to multifactorial causes unrelated to his hip surgeries.,The Veteran has not provided any medical evidence showing a relationship between his renal failure and his service-connected conditions or herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple myeloma, aseptic necrosis, renal failure
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20059595
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and back problems due to a duty to assist error. For multiple myeloma, the Veteran's exposure to asbestos is not verified. For back problems, an addendum opinion is needed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her training-related injuries.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents.
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