The Board denied service connection for MDS, left leg above the knee amputation, and right leg above the knee amputation. The cause of death was determined to be myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), which is not service-connected.,Service connection for the Veteran's cause of death was also denied as his service-connected coronary artery disease did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a direct relationship between the Veteran's service and any of the claimed conditions, nor is there sufficient evidence linking exposure to herbicide agents to these conditions.,The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), left leg above the knee amputation, right leg above the knee amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22033894
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) due to presumed exposure to environmental hazards during military service, specifically burn pits. The Veteran's MDS is considered presumptively related to his Gulf War service.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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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