The Veteran's gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST tumors) are presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran's anemia is etiologically related to his now service-connected GIST.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST tumors) and anemia were presumptively related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST tumors), Anemia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2021
- Citation
- A21019960
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal in September 2025, stating that she is now 100% permanently and totally disabled effective April 29, 2025.
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