The Board has granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and the cause of death. The MDS is considered to be related to the Veteran's military service, with no presumption applied due to exposure to herbicides or other specific conditions. The cause of death was also determined to be related to the Veteran's service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a finding that the Veteran’s MDS was caused by his military service and thus granted service connection for it. The cause of death, which was listed as MDS on the death certificate, was also considered to be due to the Veteran's service.
- Claimed conditions
- myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21009139
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- Granted
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- Granted
Service connection for MDS is granted, and a higher initial disability rating of 40 percent for the service-connected back disability is also granted. Other issues on appeal are resolved in favor of the appellant.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and thus service connection for MDS is granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
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