The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be B-cell lymphoma, which the VA finds is service-connected. The appeal for accrued benefits is dismissed as requested by the Appellant and her representative.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the immediate cause of the Veteran's death (B-cell lymphoma) was due to his in-service exposure to asbestos and hazardous chemicals such as TCE, which supports a finding of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- B-cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22071416
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for B-cell lymphoma, left and right lower extremity small fiber sensory neuropathy, and left hip fracture residuals are granted. The TDIU claim is also remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's B-cell lymphoma and its recurrence or metastasis at the time of the reduction in rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's B-cell lymphoma is being remanded for further investigation and an addendum opinion to consider potential toxic exposures during service, including JP-5, diesel fuel, and firefighting foam.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical strain, esophagus stricture, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and migraine headaches due to untimely notice of disagreement. The appeal for B-cell lymphoma was remanded for further development.
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