The Board has determined that the Veteran's diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and thus service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a low dose of radiation exposure during service but credible lay statements indicate the Veteran was exposed to radioactive materials without dosimetry badges. The medical opinions are balanced with one suggesting it's unlikely due to dosage and another supporting the claim based on the Veteran's MOS and in-service exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2023
- Citation
- A23033413
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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