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.
The deciding factor: The VA dose assessment did not consider the Veteran's entire period of service as a dental assistant/superintendent from November 1985 to February 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- myeloproliferative neoplasm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22016586
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's myeloproliferative neoplasm is remanded for further development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and any other toxic materials in service.
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